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Clavulanate Potassium
Detailed information about Clavulanate Potassium
Pet Owner Quick Guide
Start here: what this medicine is for, what it does, and when it's usually needed.
Usually used for:
For the treatment of skin and soft tissue infections such as wounds, abscesses, cellulitis, superficial/juvenile and deep pyoderma due to susceptible strains of the following organisms: ß-lactamase-producing Staphylococc...
What it does:
Clavamox Drops are indicated in the treatment of skin and soft tissue infections such as wounds, abscesses, cellulitis, superficial/juvenile and deep pyoderma due to susceptible strains of the following organisms: ß-lact...
When it's needed:
Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
Call your vet sooner if you notice:
- Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
Commonly reported reactions:
- (1 reports)
- (1 reports)
- (1 reports)
What to ask your vet today:
- Is this medicine the right fit for my pet’s current symptoms?
- Which warning signs mean I should call back right away?
- How should I handle missed doses or refusal to take the medicine?
Clavulanate Potassium
Drug type: Generic ingredient • Branded profile • FDA branded products available
Species: Both
Manufacturer: Dechra Veterinary Products LLC
Quick Facts
Official label facts first, then secondary summaries. Marketing content is separated below.
- https://animaldrugsatfda.fda.gov/adafda/views/#/home/previewsearch/200709 · official_label · FDA application profile
- https://animaldrugsatfda.fda.gov/adafda/views/#/home/previewsearch/200702 · official_label · FDA application profile
- https://animaldrugsatfda.fda.gov · fda_animal_drugs · Medication usage source
Warnings / Contraindications
Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
- High: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
- https://animaldrugsatfda.fda.gov · fda_animal_drugs · Contraindication source
Adverse Reactions
Snapshot first, detailed rows second. This section summarizes signal data and is not a diagnosis.
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Most Reported Reactions
| Reaction | Cases | Species | Serious cases |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cat | 1 | |
| 1 | Dog | 1 | |
| 1 | Dog | 1 | |
| 1 | Dog | 1 | |
| 1 | Dog | 1 | |
| 1 | Dog | 1 | |
| 1 | Dog | 1 | |
| 1 | Cat | 1 |
Species coverage: Dog (24) Cat (8)
View detailed reaction table
| Reaction | Species | Seriousness | Frequency | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cat | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Cat | Non-serious | - | 1 | |
| Cat | Non-serious | - | 1 | |
| Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Cat | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Cat | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Cat | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Cat | Non-serious | - | 1 | |
| Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Cat | Serious | - | 1 |
- https://api.fda.gov/animalandveterinary/event.json · adverse_reaction · openFDA case USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-006774
Storage & Handling
No storage/handling guidance is linked yet.
Documents
Official label facts are separated from secondary summaries.
Official documents: 10 • Secondary summaries: 0
- FOI Summary oA 200-709 Approved August 18, 2021.pdf · FOI
- Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium for Oral Suspension · SPL
- FOI Summary oA 200-702 Approved April 23, 2021.pdf · FOI
- Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium Tablets · SPL
- N055101_Supp_12_23_1997.pdf · FOI
- Clavamox® Drops · SPL
- FOI Summary oA 200-604 Approved October 20, 2021.pdf · FOI
- Clavacillin® · SPL
- UCM524262.pdf · FOI
- Clavacillin® · SPL
No source yet.
- https://animaldrugsatfda.fda.gov/adafda/app/search/public/document/downloadFoi/11187 · document · FOI
- https://animaldrugsatfda.fda.gov/adafda/app/search/public/spl/file/11273/Amoxicillin%20and%20Clavulanate%20Potassium%20for%20Oral%20Suspension · document · SPL
- https://animaldrugsatfda.fda.gov/adafda/app/search/public/document/downloadFoi/10753 · document · FOI
- https://animaldrugsatfda.fda.gov/adafda/app/search/public/spl/file/10819/Amoxicillin%20and%20Clavulanate%20Potassium%20Tablets · document · SPL
- https://animaldrugsatfda.fda.gov/adafda/app/search/public/document/downloadFoi/1953 · document · FOI
- https://animaldrugsatfda.fda.gov/adafda/app/search/public/spl/file/973/Clavamox%C2%AE%20Drops · document · SPL
- https://animaldrugsatfda.fda.gov/adafda/app/search/public/document/downloadFoi/11403 · document · FOI
- https://animaldrugsatfda.fda.gov/adafda/app/search/public/spl/file/11513/Clavacillin%C2%AE · document · SPL
- https://animaldrugsatfda.fda.gov/adafda/app/search/public/document/downloadFoi/1263 · document · FOI
- https://animaldrugsatfda.fda.gov/adafda/app/search/public/spl/file/2580/Clavacillin%C2%AE · document · SPL
Promotional Materials (Marketing)
This content is marketing material and not clinical guidance.
No marketing assets are linked yet.
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Technical appendix (vet reference)
Canonical medication sections are above. This legacy block remains available for deeper cross-reference without cluttering the primary workflow.
At a Glance
Quick facts and links to official labeling and safety signals.
- Medication catalog: Source PetWisePlus | Refreshed Feb 12, 2026, 10:44 PM UTC
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Animal Drugs @ FDA:
Source FDA
| Refreshed Feb 16, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC
Applications/products are imported from FDA export data.
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Animal Drugs @ FDA previews:
Source FDA
| Refreshed Feb 9, 2026, 3:05 AM UTC
Label highlights/doc links are fetched from FDA preview endpoints.
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Animal Drug Product Listing Directory (NDC):
Source FDA
| Refreshed Feb 16, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC
Package/product NDCs from FDA’s electronic listing directory (XLS).
- openFDA reaction terms: Source FDA openFDA | Refreshed Feb 16, 2026, 11:03 AM UTC
- openFDA case summaries: Source FDA openFDA | Refreshed Feb 9, 2026, 3:20 AM UTC
Counseling and Monitoring Highlights
Global Pet owner/Vet mode is controlled in the header. This section avoids duplicate in-page persona tabs.
- Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. (Contraindication, High)
Identifiers & Packages
Normalized identifiers (NDC/NADA/ANADA) and package metadata from regulator listings.
| Package NDC | Product NDC | Form / Route | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11695-6991-1 | 11695 | - | |
| 11695-6992-1 | 11695 | - | |
| 11695-6993-1 | 11695 | - | |
| 11695-6994-1 | 11695 | - | |
| 11695-7007-1 | 11695 | - | |
| 13744-540-01 | 13744 | - | |
| 13744-541-01 | 13744 | - | |
| 13744-542-01 | 13744 | - | |
| 13744-543-01 | 13744 | - | |
| 17033-440-07 | 17033 | - | |
| 17033-440-21 | 17033 | - | |
| 17033-441-07 | 17033 | - | |
| 17033-441-21 | 17033 | - | |
| 17033-442-07 | 17033 | - | |
| 17033-442-21 | 17033 | - | |
| 17033-443-07 | 17033 | - | |
| 17033-443-21 | 17033 | - | |
| 17033-451-15 | 17033 | - | |
| 46066-087-17 | 46066 | - | |
| 46066-111-60 | 46066 | - |
Enriched Documents
Documents are tiered by source trust: Official, Clinical, Manufacturer, Marketing.
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FOI Summary oA 200-709 Approved August 18, 2021.pdf
• FOI summary • Official
• April 10, 2024
FDA FOI summary for application 200709
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FOI Summary oA 200-702 Approved April 23, 2021.pdf
• FOI summary • Official
• Dec. 12, 2023
FDA FOI summary for application 200702
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N055101_Supp_12_23_1997.pdf
• FOI summary • Official
• Jan. 12, 2023
FDA FOI summary for application 55101
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FOI Summary oA 200-604 Approved October 20, 2021.pdf
• FOI summary • Official
• July 25, 2022
FDA FOI summary for application 200604
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UCM524262.pdf
• FOI summary • Official
• March 29, 2022
FDA FOI summary for application 200592
Data Sources & Revision History
Every non-trivial field is expected to include provenance and update timestamps.
- contraindications: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. (Official, 2026-02-12)
- side_effects: Top reported reactions (openFDA): Elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT), Brain disorder NOS, Bruising, Circling - neurological disorder (see also Behavioural… (Official, 2026-02-12)
- usage: Clavamox Drops are indicated in the treatment of skin and soft tissue infections such as wounds, abscesses, cellulitis, superficial/juvenile and deep pyoderma … (Official, 2026-02-12)
- side_effects updated 2026-02-12 22:44 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
- contraindications updated 2026-02-12 22:44 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
- usage updated 2026-02-12 22:44 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
FDA Products & Applications (Animal Drugs @ FDA)
Official sponsor/proprietary-name/application-status records linked by active ingredient.
| Product | Sponsor | Application | Status | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium for Oral Suspension
RX
Amoxicillin Trihydrate Clavulanate Potassium
Suspension
• Oral
|
Cronus Pharma Specialities India Private Ltd. | ANADA 200-709 | Approved | Apr 10, 2024 |
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Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium Tablets
RX
Amoxicillin Trihydrate Clavulanate Potassium
Tablet
• Oral
|
Cronus Pharma Specialities India Private Ltd. | ANADA 200-702 | Approved | Dec 12, 2023 |
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Clavamox® Drops
RX
Amoxicillin Trihydrate Clavulanate Potassium
Liquid
• Oral
|
Zoetis Inc. | NADA 55101 | Approved | Jan 12, 2023 |
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Clavacillin®
RX
Amoxicillin Trihydrate Clavulanate Potassium
Suspension
• Oral
|
Dechra Veterinary Products LLC | ANADA 200-604 | Approved | Jul 25, 2022 |
|
Clavacillin®
RX
Amoxicillin Trihydrate Clavulanate Potassium
Tablet
• Oral
|
Dechra Veterinary Products LLC | ANADA 200-592 | Approved | Mar 29, 2022 |
Data source: FDA Animal Drugs @ FDA (public search export).
What It's For (FDA Label Highlights)
Extracted from FDA Animal Drugs @ FDA product labeling. Always confirm details with your veterinarian.
Composition / specifications
For the treatment of skin and soft tissue infections such as wounds, abscesses, cellulitis, superficial/juvenile and deep pyoderma due to susceptible strains of the following organisms: ß-lactamase-producing Staphylococcus aureus, non-ß-lactamase-producing Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus spp., Streptococcus spp., and E. coli. Periodontal infections due to susceptible strains of both aerobic and anaerobic bacteria.
The recommended dosage is 6.25 mg/lb (1 mL/10 lb) of body weight twice a day. Skin and soft tissue infections such as abscesses, cellulitis, wounds, superficial/juvenile pyoderma, and periodontal infections should be treated for 5-7 days or for 48 hours after all symptoms have subsided. If no response is seen after 5 days of treatment, therapy should be discontinued and the case reevaluated. Deep pyoderma may require treatment for 21 days; the maximum duration of treatment should not exceed 30 days.
For the treatment of skin and soft tissue infections such as wounds, abscesses, and cellulitis/dermatitis due to susceptible strains of the following organisms: ß-lactamase-producing Staphylococcus aureus, non-ß-lactamase-producing Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus spp., Streptococcus spp., E. coli, Pasteurella multocida, and Pasteurella spp. Urinary tract infections (cystitis) due to susceptible strains of E. coli.
The recommended dosage is 62.5 mg (1 mL) twice a day. Skin and soft tissue infections such as abscesses and cellulitis/dermatitis should be treated for 5-7 days or 48 hours after all symptoms have subsided, not to exceed 30 days. If no response is seen after 3 days of treatment, therapy should be discontinued and the case reevaluated. Urinary tract infections may require treatment for 10-14 days or longer. The maximum duration of treatment should not exceed 30 days.
FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA
Composition / specifications
For the treatment of skin and soft tissue infections such as wounds, abscesses, cellulitis, superficial/juvenile and deep pyoderma due to susceptible strains of the following organisms: ß-lactamase-producing Staphylococcus aureus, non-ß-lactamase-producing Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus spp., Streptococcus spp., and E. coli. Periodontal infections due to susceptible strains of both aerobic and anaerobic bacteria.
The recommended dosage is 6.25 mg/lb of body weight twice a day.
For the treatment of skin and soft tissue infections such as wounds, abscesses, and cellulitis/dermatitis due to susceptible strains of the following organisms: ß-lactamase-producing Staphylococcus aureus, non-ß-lactamase-producing Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus spp., Streptococcus spp., E. coli, and Pasteurella spp. Urinary tract infections (cystitis) due to susceptible strains of E. coli.
The recommended dosage is 62.5 mg twice a day.
FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA
Composition / specifications
Clavamox Drops are indicated in the treatment of skin and soft tissue infections such as wounds, abscesses, cellulitis, superficial/juvenile and deep pyoderma due to susceptible strains of the following organisms: ß-lactamase-producing Staphylococcus aureus, non-ß-lactamase-producing Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus spp., Streptococcus spp., and E. coli. Periodontal infections due to susceptible strains of both aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. Clavamox has been shown to be clinically effective for treating cases of canine periodontal disease.
The recommended dosage is 6.25 mg/lb (1 mL/10 lb) of body weight twice a day. Skin and soft tissue infections such as abscesses, cellulitis, wounds, superficial/juvenile pyoderma, and periodontal infections should be treated for 5–7 days or for 48 hours after all symptoms have subsided. If no response is seen after 5 days of treatment, therapy should be discontinued and the case reevaluated. Deep pyoderma may require treatment for 21 days; the maximum duration of treatment should not exceed 30 days.
Clavamox Drops are indicated in the treatment of skin and soft tissue infections such as wounds, abscesses, and cellulitis/dermatitis due to susceptible strains of the following organisms: ß-lactamase-producing Staphylococcus aureus, non-ß-lactamase-producing Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus spp., Streptococcus spp., E. coli, Pasteurella multocida, and Pasteurella spp. Urinary tract infections (cystitis) due to susceptible strains of E. coli.
Therapy may be initiated with Clavamox prior to obtaining results from bacteriological and susceptibility studies. A culture should be obtained prior to treatment to determine susceptibility of the organisms to Clavamox. Following determination of susceptibility results and clinical response to medication, therapy may be reevaluated.
The recommended dosage is 62.5 mg (1 mL) twice a day. Skin and soft tissue infections such as abscesses and cellulitis/dermatitis should be treated for 5–7 days or 48 hours after all symptoms have subsided, not to exceed 30 days. If no response is seen after 3 days of treatment, therapy should be discontinued and the case reevaluated. Urinary tract infections may require treatment for 10–14 days or longer. The maximum duration of treatment should not exceed 30 days.
FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA
Composition / specifications
For the treatment of skin and soft tissue infections such as wounds, abscesses, cellulitis, superficial/juvenile and deep pyoderma due to susceptible strains of the following organisms: ß-lactamase-producing Staphylococcus aureus, non-ß-lactamase-producing Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus spp., Streptococcus spp., and E. coli. Periodontal infections due to susceptible strains of both aerobic and anaerobic bacteria.
The recommended dosage is 6.25 mg/lb (1 mL/10 lb) of body weight twice a day. Skin and soft tissue infections such as abscesses, cellulitis, wounds, superficial/juvenile pyoderma, and periodontal infections should be treated for 5-7 days or for 48 hours after all symptoms have subsided. If no response is seen after 5 days of treatment, therapy should be discontinued and the case reevaluated. Deep pyoderma may require treatment for 21 days; the maximum duration of treatment should not exceed 30 days.
For the treatment of skin and soft tissue infections such as wounds, abscesses, and cellulitis/dermatitis due to susceptible strains of the following organisms: ß-lactamase-producing Staphylococcus aureus, non-ß-lactamase-producing Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus spp., Streptococcus spp., E. coli, Pasteurella multocida, and Pasteurella spp. Urinary tract infections (cystitis) due to susceptible strains of E. coli.
The recommended dosage is 62.5 mg (1 mL) twice a day. Skin and soft tissue infections such as abscesses and cellulitis/dermatitis should be treated for 5-7 days or 48 hours after all symptoms have subsided, not to exceed 30 days. If no response is seen after 3 days of treatment, therapy should be discontinued and the case reevaluated. Urinary tract infections may require treatment for 10-14 days or longer. The maximum duration of treatment should not exceed 30 days.
FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA
Composition / specifications
125 mg (100 mg amoxicillin, 25 mg clavulanic acid)
250 mg (200 mg amoxicillin, 50 mg clavulanic acid)
375 mg (300 mg amoxicillin, 75 mg clavulanic acid)
For the treatment of skin and soft tissue infections such as wounds, abscesses, and cellulitis/dermatitis due to susceptible strains of the following organisms: ß-lactamase-producing Staphylococcus aureus, non-ß-lactamase-producing Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus spp., Streptococcus spp., E. coli, and Pasteurella spp. Urinary tract infections (cystitis) due to susceptible strains of E. coli.
The recommended dosage is 62.5 mg twice a day.Skin and soft tissue infections such as abscesses and cellulitis/dermatitis should be treated for 5-7 days or for 48 hours after all symptoms have subsided, not to exceed 30 days. If no response is seen after 3 days of treatment, therapy should be discontinued and the case reevaluated.Urinary tract infections may require treatment for 10-14 days or longer. The maximum duration of treatment should not exceed 30 days.
Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
For the treatment of skin and soft tissue infections such as wounds, abscesses, cellulitis, superficial/juvenile and deep pyoderma due to susceptible strains of the following organisms: ß-lactamase-producing Staphylococcus aureus, non-ß-lactamase- producing Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus spp., Streptococcus spp., and E. coli. Periodontal infections due to susceptible strains of both aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. Amoxicillin trihydrate and clavulanate potassium tablets have been shown to be clinically effective for treating cases of canine periodontal disease.
The recommended dosage is 6.25 mg/lb of body weight twice a day.Skin and soft tissue infections such as abscesses, cellulitis, wounds, superficial/juvenile pyoderma, and periodontal infections should be treated for 5-7 days or for 48 hours after all symptoms have subsided. If no response is seen after 5 days of treatment, therapy should be discontinued and the case reevaluated. Deep pyoderma may require treatment for 21 days; the maximum duration of treatment should not exceed 30 days.
Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA
Official Documents (FDA)
Direct links to FDA-hosted PDFs and SPL packages (when available).
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Summary
For the treatment of the following:
Dogs: Skin and soft tissue infections such as wounds, abscesses, cellulitis, superficial/juvenile and deep pyoderma due to susceptible strains of the following organisms: ß-lactamase-producing Staphylococcus aureus, non-ß-lactamase-producing Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus spp., Streptococcus spp., and E. coli. Periodontal infections due to susceptible strains of both aerobic and anaerobic bacteria.
Cats: Skin and soft tissue infections such as wounds, abscesses, and cellulitis/dermatitis due to susceptible strains of the following organisms: ß-lactamase-producing Staphylococcus aureus, non-ß-lactamase-producing Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus spp., Streptococcus spp., E. coli, Pasteurella multocida, and Pasteurella spp. Urinary tract infections (cystitis) due to susceptible strains of E. coli.
FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA
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Summary
Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium Tablets are indicated in the treatment of:
Dogs: Skin and soft tissue infections such as wounds, abscesses, cellulitis, superficial/juvenile and deep pyoderma due to susceptible strains of the following organisms: β-lactamase-producing Staphylococcus aureus, non-β-lactamase-producing Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus spp., Streptococcus spp., and E. coli. Periodontal infections due to susceptible strains of both aerobic and anaerobic bacteria.
Cats: Skin and soft tissue infections such as wounds, abscesses, and cellulitis/dermatitis due to susceptible strains of the following organisms: β-lactamase-producing Staphylococcus aureus, non-β-lactamase-producing Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus spp., Streptococcus spp., E. coli, and Pasteurella spp. Urinary tract infections (cystitis) due to susceptible strains of E. coli.
FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA
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Summary
Adds claims for periodontal infections in dogs.
- Clavamox® Drops (ZIP)
FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA
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Summary
For the treatment of:
Dogs: Skin and soft tissue infections such as wounds, abscesses, cellulitis, superficial/juvenile and deep pyoderma due to susceptible strains of the following organisms: β-lactamase-producing Staphylococcus aureus, non-β-lactamase-producing Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus spp., Streptococcus spp., and E. coli. Periodontal infections due to susceptible strains of both aerobic and anaerobic bacteria.
Cats: Skin and soft tissue infections such as wounds, abscesses, and cellulitis/dermatitis due to susceptible strains of the following organisms: β-lactamase-producing Staphylococcus aureus, non-β-lactamase-producing Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus spp., Streptococcus spp., E. coli, Pasteurella multocida, and Pasteurella spp. Urinary tract infections (cystitis) due to susceptible strains of E. coli.
- Clavacillin® (ZIP)
FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA
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FOI UCM524262.pdf
Summary
For the treatment of: Dogs: Skin and soft tissue infections such as wounds, abscesses, cellulitis, superficial/juvenile and deep pyoderma due to susceptible strains of the following organisms: ß-lactamase-producing Staphylococcus aureus, non- ß-lactamase-producing Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus spp., Streptococcus spp. and E. coli. Periodontal infections due to susceptible strains of both aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. Amoxicillin trihydrate and clavulanate potassium tablets have been shown to be clinically effective for treating cases of canine periodontal disease. Cats: Skin and soft tissue infections such as wounds, abscesses, and cellulitis/dermatitis due to susceptible strains of the following organisms: ß-lactamase-producing Staphylococcus aureus, non- ß-lactamase-producing Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus spp., Streptococcus spp., E. coli and Pasteurella spp. Urinary tract infections (cystitis) due to susceptible strains of E. coli.
- Clavacillin® (ZIP)
FDA page: Open in Animal Drugs @ FDA
Usage
Clavamox Drops are indicated in the treatment of skin and soft tissue infections such as wounds, abscesses, cellulitis, superficial/juvenile and deep pyoderma due to susceptible strains of the following organisms: ß-lactamase-producing Staphylo coccus aureus , non- ß -lactamase-producing Staphylococcus aureus , Staphylococcus spp., Streptococcus spp., and E. coli . Periodontal infections due to susceptible strains of both aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. Clavamox has been shown to be clinically effective for treating cases of canine periodontal disease. Clavamox Drops are indicated in the treatment of skin and soft tissue infections such as wounds, abscesses, and cellulitis/dermatitis due to susceptible strains of the following organisms: ß-lactamase-producing Staphylococcus aureus , non-ß-lactamase-producing Staphylococcus aureus , Staphylococcus spp., Streptococcus spp., E. coli , Pasteurella multocida , and Pasteurella spp. Urinary tract infections (cystitis) due to susceptible strains of E. coli . Therapy may be initiated with Clavamox prior to obtaining results from bacteriological and susceptibility studies. A culture should be obtained prior to treatment to determine susceptibility of the organisms to Clavamox. Following determination of susceptibility results and clinical response to medication, therapy may be reevaluated. For the treatment of skin and soft tissue infections such as wounds, abscesses, and cellulitis/dermatitis due to susceptible strains of the following organisms: ß-lactamase-producing Staphylococcus aureus, non-ß-lactamase-producing Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus spp., Streptococcus spp., E. coli, and Pasteurella spp. Urinary tract infections (cystitis) due to susceptible strains of E. coli.
Source: FDA Animal Drugs @ FDA • Reference
Contraindications
Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
Side Effects
No approved side-effect narrative is linked yet.
openFDA reaction signals are available for Dog 8 and Cat 38 (view top reported reactions).
Top Reported Reactions (openFDA)
Aggregated reaction terms from FDA openFDA reports (not verified; does not prove causation).
Data source: FDA openFDA Animal & Veterinary adverse event reports.
Adverse Event Case Summaries (openFDA)
These are individual FDA adverse event reports. They are unverified and do not prove the medication caused the reaction.
Cat, Cat (unknown), Unknown, 13 year, 3.629 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Suspension, Oral, Dose: 63 Milligram per ml, Frequency: 2 per day • Reactions: Color, Abnormal, Odor, Abnormal, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Seal, Abnormal • Outcome: Outcome Unknown
- Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-048608
- Serious AE: No
- Treated For AE: No
- Sex: Unknown
- Age: 13.00 Year
- Weight: 3.629 Kilogram
- Case-reported brand: MSK
- Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
- Route: Oral
- Form: Suspension
- Dose: 63 Milligram per ml
- Frequency: 2 per day
Cat, Bengal, Female, 6.5 year, 3.86 kilogram • Drug: MSK • Reactions: Unsteady walking (ataxia), Head shake - ear disorder, Respiratory tract infection NOS, Unable to jump, Not eating… • Outcome: Recovered with Sequela
- Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-006774
- Serious AE: Yes
- Treated For AE: Yes
- Sex: Female
- Age: 6.50 Year
- Weight: 3.860 Kilogram
- Case-reported brand: MSK
- Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
Dog, ['Pit Bull', 'Retriever - Golden'], Female, 9 year, 16 kilogram • Drug: MSK • Reactions: Foaming at the mouth, Restlessness, Not sleeping, Pain NOS, Brain disorder NOS… • Outcome: Outcome Unknown
- Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2024-US-017895
- Serious AE: Yes
- Treated For AE: Yes
- Sex: Female
- Age: 9.00 Year
- Weight: 16.000 Kilogram
- Case-reported brand: MSK
- Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
Dog, Shepherd Dog - German, Female, 2 year, 30.6 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Oral, Dose: 1 tablet per unknown, Frequency: 12 per hour • Reactions: Vomiting, Pinnal reddening, Hypoglycaemia, Elevated alanine aminotransferase, Ecchymosis… • Outcome: Recovered/Normal
- Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2017-US-055965
- Serious AE: Yes
- Treated For AE: Yes
- Sex: Female
- Age: 2.00 Year
- Weight: 30.600 Kilogram
- Case-reported brand: MSK
- Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
- Route: Oral
- Dose: 1 tablet per unknown
- Frequency: 12 per hour
Data source: FDA openFDA Animal & Veterinary adverse event reports.
Overdose Information
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Storage & Handling
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