Zodon 88 mg – Foil of 10 chewable tablets

Name:
Zodon 88 mg – Foil of 10 chewable tablets

Manufacturer:
Ceva Sante

Description:
Antibiotic product recommended for the treatment of infections caused by Staphylococcus spp. and Streptococcus spp. sensitive to clindamycin, Bacteroides spp., Fusobacterium necrophorum, Cluostridum perfringens or Staphylococcus aureus.

Ingredients:
Clindamycin 88 mg.
Excipients: Chicken flavor, Yeast extract, Croscarmellose sodium, Copovidone, Magnesium stearate, Colloidal anhydrous silica, Microcrystalline cellulose, Lactose monohydrate.

Key benefits:
For the treatment of infected wounds and abscesses, and oral/dental infections, caused by or associated with Staphylococcus spp., Streptococcus spp., Bacteroides spp., Fusobacterium necrophorum and Cluostridum perfringens.
As an adjunctive treatment to mechanical or surgical procedures in the treatment of gingival infections and periodontal tissues.
For the treatment of osteomyelitis caused by Staphylococcus aureus.

Intended for:
Dogs.

Method of administration:
Oral administration.

Presentation form:
Blister of 10 chewable tablets.

Dosage:
For the treatment of infected wounds, abscesses and infections of the oral/dental cavity, one of the following treatment regimens is applied:
– 5.5 mg/kg body weight repeated every 12 hours for 7-10 days, or
– 11 mg/kg body weight repeated every 24 hours for 7-10 days.
For the treatment of superficial pyoderma in dogs, one of the following treatment regimens is applied:
– 5.5 mg/kg body weight repeated every 12 hours, or
– 11 mg/kg body weight repeated every 24 hours.
For the treatment of osteomyelitis in dogs, administer:
– 11 mg/kg body weight repeated every 12 hours for a minimum of 28 days.

Possible adverse effects:
Occasionally, vomiting and diarrhea have been observed.
Sometimes, clindamycin causes overgrowth of resistant microorganisms such as clostridia and yeasts. In case of superinfection, appropriate measures should be taken depending on the clinical situation.

Precautions:
do not use in case of hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients or to lincomycin;
do not administer to rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, chinchillas, horses or ruminants because, in these species, ingestion of clindamycin can cause severe gastrointestinal disorders.
The safety of the product in pregnant bitches and cats has not been tested.
Treatment of lactating females may cause diarrhea in the pups.
Do not use clindamycin with chloramphenicol or macrolides, as both target the 50-S ribosomal subunit and antagonistic effects may occur.

Storage:
Store in a dry place away from moisture and direct sunlight, at temperatures up to 25°C.

In case of overdose:
Overdose may cause vomiting, anorexia, diarrhea, leukocytosis and increased liver enzymes.
In case of overdose, please contact your veterinarian immediately.