Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Source: VMD (Veterinary Medicines Directorate)
Amoxicillin, Clavulanic Acid
Norbrook Laboratories Limited
QJ01CR02
Amoxicillin, Clavulanic Acid
Tablet
POM-V - Prescription Only Medicine – Veterinarian
Cats, Dogs
Antimicrobial
Authorized
2002-03-08
Revised: August 2019 AN: 01306/2018 Page 1 of 6 SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS 1. NAME OF THE VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCT Noroclav 50 mg Tablets for Dogs and Cats 2. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION Per tablet: Active Ingredients: Amoxicillin (as amoxicillin trihydrate) 40 mg Clavulanic acid (as Potassium clavulanate) 10 mg Excipients: Carmoisine Lake (E122) 0.245 mg For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1 3. PHARMACEUTICAL FORM Tablet. Round pink tablet with a score line and 50 embossed on opposing faces. 4. CLINICAL PARTICULARS 4.1 TARGET SPECIES Dogs and cats. 4.2 INDICATIONS FOR USE, SPECIFYING THE TARGET SPECIES Treatment of the following infections caused by βlactamase producing strains of bacteria sensitive to amoxicillin in combination with clavulanic acid: • Skin infections (including superficial and deep pyodermas) caused by susceptible Staphylococci. • Urinary tract infections caused by susceptible Staphylococci or _Escherichia coli_. • Respiratory infections caused by susceptible Staphylococci. • Enteritis caused by susceptible _Escherichia coli_. It is recommended to carry out suitable tests for sensitivity testing when initiating the treatment. The treatment should only proceed if sensitivity is proven to the combination. Revised: August 2019 AN: 01306/2018 Page 2 of 6 4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS Do not use in animals with known hypersensitivity to penicillin or other substances of the beta-lactam group. Do not use in rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters or gerbils. Do not use in animals with serious dysfunction of the kidneys accompanied by anuria and oliguria. Do not use where resistance to this combination is known to occur. Do not administer to horses and ruminating animals. 4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS FOR EACH TARGET SPECIES None. 4.5 SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USE SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USE IN ANIMALS Inappropriate use of the product may increase the prevalence of bacteria resistant to amoxicillin/clavulanic acid. In animals with hepatic and renal failure, the dosing regimen should b Read the complete document