Clindamycin hydrochloride (Rx)

 

General Description:

This drug is an antibiotic that fights bacterial infections. Clindamycin is available in tablets, capsules, and as a liquid.

  What is this drug?

A broad spectrum lincosamide antibiotic Given by mouth

  Reasons for prescribing:

To treat oral, deep skin, and bone infections

  What dogs/cats should not take this medication?

Animals with allergies Animals with liver or kidney disease Animals that may be pregnant or nursing Animals with a known hypersensitivity or allergy to this drug should not take this medication

  Directions:

Read and follow the prescription label carefully.

Give the exact amount prescribed and only as often as directed.

Discuss with your veterinarian if this medication is to be given with food.

Give this medication for as long as your veterinarian directs. Do not skip doses or stop giving the medication without consulting your veterinarian.

Your veterinarian may recommend periodic blood work to assess the kidneys and liver if this medication is given for longer than 30 days.

Dose adjustments may be made based upon these results and an assessment of how your dog or cat is responding clinically.

Call ahead for refills.

Ideally, give medication at the same time(s) daily.

  What if a dose is missed?

If a dose is missed, give it as soon as you can. If it is time already for the next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to the normal schedule. Do not give two doses at the same time.

  What to tell/ask a veterinarian before giving medication?

Talk to your veterinarian about:

When your pet will need to be rechecked What tests may need to be performed prior to and during treatment with this drug What are the risks and benefits of using this drug

Tell your veterinarian about:

If your pet has experienced side-effects on other drugs/products If your pet has experienced digestive upset now or ever If your pet has experienced liver or kidney disease now or ever If your pet has experienced any other medical problems or allergies now or ever All medicines and supplements that you are giving your pet or plan to give your pet, including those you can get without a prescription. Your veterinarian may want to check that all of your pet's medications can be given together. If your pet is pregnant, nursing or if you plan to breed your pet

  Storage and Warnings:

Clindamycin hydrochloride should be stored in a childproof container in a cool, dry place at room temperature away from heat and direct sunlight.

Keep this and all medication out of reach of children and pets.

Call your physician immediately if you accidentally take this product.

  Potential side effects:

This medication can affect the gastrointestinal system causing decreased appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, and weight loss If these symptoms persist or you notice anything else unusual, contact your veterinarian

  Can this drug be given with other drugs?

Yes, but possible interactions may occur when giving clindamycin hydrochloride in conjunction with: chloramphenicol and erythromycin Do not give new food or medications without first talking to your veterinarian If your pet experiences any unusual reactions when taking multiple medications, contact your veterinarian

  Overdosing?

Contact your veterinarian immediately if your pet receives more than the prescribed amount.

  What else should I know?

 

Notify your veterinarian if your animal's condition does not improve or worsens despite this treatment.

 

As with all prescribed medicines, clindamycin hydrochloride should only be given to the pet for which it was prescribed.

 

It should be given only for the condition for which it was prescribed.

 

This is just a summary of information about clindamycin hydrochloride. If you have any questions or concerns about clindamycin hydrochloride or the condition it was prescribed for, please contact your veterinarian.

NAC Number: 63001780

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Why has my veterinarian prescribed this medicine?

Clindamycin is an antibiotic used to treat the following bacterial infections in dogs and cats: wounds, abscesses and inflammation of the bone marrow and adjacent bone. It may also be used to treat protozoal infections including toxoplasmosis.

 

How do I give this medication?

"Give this medication for as long as prescribed by your veterinarian, even if it appears the pet is feeling better."

• Give this medication to your pet as directed by your veterinarian. READ THE LABEL CAREFULLY.
• If using the liquid form of this medication, shake well before measuring the dose and measure the dose with reasonable care.
• Give this medication for as long as prescribed by your veterinarian, even if it appears the pet is feeling better. This will help to ensure the infection is completely cleared up.
• DO NOT give the pet more medicine than directed.
• DO NOT give the medicine more often than directed.
• Try not to miss giving any doses.

 

What if I miss giving a dose?

Give the dose as soon as possible. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose, and continue with the regular schedule. Do not give the pet two doses at once.

 

How do I store this medicine?

• Keep this medicine out of reach of children.
• Store capsules and tablets in a cool, dry place at room temperature. Store away from heat and direct sunlight.
• The liquid medication should preferably be stored in the refrigerator. Keep the liquid medicine from freezing. Discard any unused liquid after 14 days.
• Do not store this medicine in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink or in damp places. The medicine may break down if exposed to heat or moisture.

 

What are the potential side effects?

• Clindamycin may cause stomach upset, vomiting and diarrhea.
• If your pet develops severe, prolonged or bloody diarrhea, contact your veterinarian immediately.
• Other side effects may occur. If you notice anything unusual, contact your veterinarian.

 

Are there any possible drug interactions?

• Make sure to tell your veterinarian what other medication or supplements you are giving your pet.
• Quite often, your veterinarian may prescribe two different medications, and sometimes a drug interaction may be anticipated. In this case, your veterinarian may vary the dose and/or monitor your pet more closely.
• The following drugs can potentially interact with clindamycin: neuromuscular blocking agents, chloramphenicol, erythromycin, diphenoxylate, and opiates.
• Contact your veterinarian if your pet experiences any unusual reactions when different medications are given together.

 REMEMBER!  READ THE LABEL.

Clindamycin

Trade Names:

Antirobe Aquadrops® Liquid

Antirobe® Capsules

ClinCaps

Clinda-Guard™ Liquid

ClindaCure™ Capsules

ClindaCure™ Liquid

Clindamycin Hydrochloride Drops

Clindamycin Hydrochloride Oral Drops

ClindaRobe™ Capsules

ClinDrops

Clinsol® Liquid

Clintabs® Tablets

General Description:

This drug is an antibiotic that fights bacterial infections. Clindamycin is available in tablets, capsules, and as a liquid.

What is this drug?

• A broad spectrum lincosamide antibiotic
• Given by mouth

Reasons for prescribing:

• To treat oral, deep skin, and bone infections

What dogs/cats should not take this medication?

• Animals with allergies
• Animals with liver or kidney disease
• Animals that may be pregnant or nursing
• Animals with a known hypersensitivity or allergy to this drug should not take this medication

Directions:

Read and follow the prescription label carefully.

Give the exact amount prescribed and only as often as directed.

Discuss with your veterinarian if this medication is to be given with food.

Give this medication for as long as your veterinarian directs. Do not skip doses or stop giving the medication without consulting your veterinarian.

Your veterinarian may recommend periodic blood work to assess the kidneys and liver if this medication is given for longer than 30 days.

Dose adjustments may be made based upon these results and an assessment of how your dog or cat is responding clinically.

Call ahead for refills.

Ideally, give medication at the same time(s) daily.

What if a dose is missed?

If a dose is missed, give it as soon as you can. If it is time already for the next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to the normal schedule. Do not give two doses at the same time.

What to tell/ask a veterinarian before giving medication?

Talk to your veterinarian about:

• When your pet will need to be rechecked
• What tests may need to be performed prior to and during treatment with this drug
• What are the risks and benefits of using this drug

Tell your veterinarian about:

• If your pet has experienced side-effects on other drugs/products
• If your pet has experienced digestive upset now or ever
• If your pet has experienced liver or kidney disease now or ever
• If your pet has experienced any other medical problems or allergies now or ever
• All medicines and supplements that you are giving your pet or plan to give your pet, including those you can get without a prescription. Your veterinarian may want to check that all of your pet's medications can be given together.
• If your pet is pregnant, nursing or if you plan to breed your pet

Storage and Warnings:

Clindamycin hydrochloride should be stored in a childproof container in a cool, dry place at room temperature away from heat and direct sunlight.

Keep this and all medication out of reach of children and pets.

Call your physician immediately if you accidentally take this product.

Potential side effects:

• This medication can affect the gastrointestinal system causing decreased appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, and weight loss
• If these symptoms persist or you notice anything else unusual, contact your veterinarian

Can this drug be given with other drugs?

• Yes, but possible interactions may occur when giving clindamycin hydrochloride in conjunction with: chloramphenicol and erythromycin
• Do not give new food or medications without first talking to your veterinarian
• If your pet experiences any unusual reactions when taking multiple medications, contact your veterinarian

Overdosing?

Contact your veterinarian immediately if your pet receives more than the prescribed amount.

What else should I know?

Notify your veterinarian if your animal's condition does not improve or worsens despite this treatment.

As with all prescribed medicines, clindamycin hydrochloride should only be given to the pet for which it was prescribed.

It should be given only for the condition for which it was prescribed.

This is just a summary of information about clindamycin hydrochloride. If you have any questions or concerns about clindamycin hydrochloride or the condition it was prescribed for, please contact your veterinarian.