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
Dogs
Antimicrobial
Authorized
2002-03-08
Revised: August 2019 AN: 01306/2018 Page 1 of 5 SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS 1. NAME OF THE VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCT Noroclav 250 mg Tablets for Dogs 2. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION Per tablet: ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Amoxicillin (as amoxicillin trihydrate) 200 mg Clavulanic acid (as Potassium clavulanate) 50.0 mg EXCIPIENTS: Carmoisine Lake (E122) 1.225 mg For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1. 3. PHARMACEUTICAL FORM Tablet. Round pink tablet with a score line and 250 embossed on opposing faces. 4. CLINICAL PARTICULARS 4.1 TARGET SPECIES Dogs. 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 infection 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. 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. Revised: August 2019 AN: 01306/2018 Page 2 of 5 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 be carefully evaluated. Use of the product should be based on susceptibility testing a Read the complete document