Clindamycin Topical Solution 1%
Generic Name
Clindamycin phosphate
Indications/Uses
Clindamycin Topical Solution 1% is a narrow range pet antibiotic, which is generally prescribed for the treatment of dental and bone infections in dogs and cats such as gingivitis, periodontitis and osteomyelitis. Clindamycin Topical Solution 1% is used for external application only and is often prescribed for treating topical skin and wound infections, abscesses, and for the treatment of soft tissue.
Precautions
Clindamycin should not be administered to animals that are allergic to it. The medicine should be administered with extreme care when it’s given with neuromuscular blocking agents. Nursing puppies or kittens have enough chances of diarrhea as the medication could pass via the milk. Periodic liver and kidney tests should also be carried out if the pet is on this medication for more than a month. Do consult your veterinarian for more information on the treatment, which is required by your pet.
Side Effects
Clindamycin Topical Solution 1% must not be administered for pets suffering with kidney and liver problems. Some of the most important side effects of Clindamycin include vomiting, diarrhea, decreased appetite and weight loss.
Dosage Information
As per the veterinarian’s prescription.
Brand Names
Antirobe, Antirobe Aquadrops, Cleocin, Dalacin, Evoclin.