Clindamycin Oral Liquid Antibiotic is an antibiotic used to treat soft tissue infections, dental infections, and bone infections caused by susceptible strains of bacteria. Clindamycin Oral Liquid Antibiotic requires a prescriptionfrom your veterinarian.
For: Cats and Dogs
Benefits:
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Effectively remedies bacterial infections
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Treats soft tissue infections
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Treats bone and dental infections
How it works: Clindamycin Oral Liquid Antibiotic fights various kinds of bacterial infections. It’s an antibiotic, administered in liquid form, which works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
Cautions: Antibiotics can cause diarrhea. If the diarrhea is watery or has blood in it, call your veterinarian. Do not use any medication to stop the diarrhea unless instructed by your veterinarian.
Generic Name Clindamycin
What is the most important information I should know about Clindamycin: Do not use this medication if your pet is allergic to clindamycin or lincomycin (Bactramycin, L-Mycin, Lincocin). Do not give clindamycin together with erythromycin (E-Mycin, E.E.S., Ery-Tab, and others). Tell your veterinarian if your pet has kidney disease, liver disease, colitis, asthma, eczema, or allergic skin reaction. Give this medication for the entire length of time prescribed by your veterinarian. Symptoms may get better before the infection is fully treated. Antibiotics can cause diarrhea. If the diarrhea is watery or has blood in it, call your veterinarian. Do not use any medication to stop the diarrhea unless your veterinarian has told you to do so. Periodic blood testing will be necessary. Kidney and liver function may also need to be tested. Prior to any surgery on the pet, let the veterinarian know if the pet is still taking clindamycin. Clindamycin is FDA-approved for use in dogs only; however, it is a commonly accepted practice for veterinarians to use clindamycin in cats. Clindamycin is a prescription medication available as 25mg and 150mg capsules and 25mg/ml liquid drops.
What is Clindamycin: Clindamycin is an antibiotic that fights bacterial infections in the body. It is used to treat serious infections. Clindamycin may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this guide.
What should I discuss with my veterinarian before giving Clindamycin to my pet: Do not use this medication if your pet isallergic to clindamycin or lincomycin (Bactramycin, L-Mycin, Lincocin). Do not give clindamycin together with erythromycin (E-Mycin, E.E.S., Ery-Tab, and others). Tell your veterinarian if your pet has kidney disease, liver disease, colitis, asthma, eczema, or allergic skin reaction. Tell your veterinarian if your pet is pregnant or lactating.
How should this medication be given: Give this medication exactly as prescribed by your veterinarian. Do not give in larger amounts, or give for longer than recommended by your veterinarian. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Allow plenty of water for your pet to drink. Give this medication for the entire length of time prescribed by your veterinarian. Symptoms may get better before the infection is fully treated. Periodic blood testing will be necessary. Kidney and liver function may also need to be tested. Prior to any surgery on your pet, let your veterinarian know if your pet is still taking clindamycin. Store clindamycin at room temperature away from moisture and heat.