SavaVet Bioclan For Dogs and Cats Tablets/Syrup
₹45 – ₹160
Bioclan is an excellent antibiotic with a wide aerobic and anaerobic bacterial coverage. It is the choice of drug for superficial and deep pyoderma with less side effects. It is also prescribed for deep wounds, abscess, osteomyelitis, dental infections, babesiosis and neosporosis. Available in the form of meaty flavoured chewable tablets to increase palatability, bioclan requires dosing as per the idle body weight of the pet and the owner needs to keep in check only the strength of the drug being used.
Standard price
₹45 – ₹160
SavaVet Bioclan For Dogs and Cats 10 Tablets is a veterinary specific anti-bacterial drug with superior aerobic and anaerobic bacterial coverage. It is also prescribed for deep wounds, osteomyelitis, dental infections, babesiosis and neosporosis. It is an excellent choice of drug for superficial and deep pyoderma with less side effects. It comes in meaty flavoured chewable tablet form for better palatability and has high dissolution profile exhibiting better bioavailability.
USES OF SavaVet Bioclan For Dogs and Cats 10 Tabletsh5>
- Treatment of infected wounds and abscesses
- Treatment of infected mouth cavity and dental infections associated with Staphylococcus spp., Streptococcus spp. (except Streptococcus faecalis), Bacteroides spp., Fusobacterium necrophorum, and Clostridium perfringens.
- Aid dental procedures by providing antimicrobial cover
- Treatment of superficial pyoderma associated with Staphylococcus intermedius
- Treatment of osteomyelitis caused by Staphylococcus aureus
Working Mechanism
Clindamycin, the chief component of BIOCLAN, inhibits bacterial protein synthesis at the ribosomal (50s sub-unit) level causing eventual death of the organism.
Quick Tips
How Do I Give SavaVet Bioclan For Dogs and Cats 10 Tablets To My Pet?
For infected wounds and abscesses, and infected mouth cavity and dental infections: 5.5 mg/kg of bodyweight every 12 hours for 7-10 days, or 11 mg/kg of bodyweight every 24 hours for 7-10 days For superficial pyoderma: 5.5 mg/kg of bodyweight every 12 hours, or 11 mg/kg of bodyweight every 24 hours For osteomyelitis: 11 mg/kg of bodyweight every 12 hours for a minimum of 28 days
What Should I Do in Case My Pet Consumes More Than the Prescribed Amount of SavaVet Bioclan For Dogs and Cats 10 Tablets?
None known.
Which animals should not take SavaVet Bioclan For Dogs and Cats 10 Tablets?
- As per the manufacturer, although clindamycin is not a teratogen and does not significantly affect the breeding performance of males and females, safety in gestating bitches and breeding males has not been established and administration of BIOCLAN is not recommended in these cases.
- High-dose clindamycin therapy in animals with severe renal and/or severe hepatic disturbances accompanied by severe metabolic aberrations should be monitored by serum examination.
- BIOCLAN should be administered with caution in animals receiving neuromuscular blocking agents as clindamycin hydrochloride itself has neuromuscular blocking properties and may enhance the action of such agents.
What Should I Tell or Ask My Veterinarian Before Giving My Pet SavaVet Bioclan For Dogs and Cats 10 Tablets?
Talk with your veterinarian about:
- How often your pet may have to be examined by your veterinarian.
- The risks and benefits of using SavaVet Bioclan For Dogs and Cats 10 Tablets.
Tell your veterinarian if your pet has ever had any medical problems, allergies/hypersensitivities to drugs, clindamycin or lincomycin in the past.
Habit Forming - No
INTERATION WITH DRUGS
Manufacturer mentions the following drug interations for SavaVet Bioclan For Dogs and Cats 10 Tablets:
- Clindamycin and erythromycin show parallel resistance. Also, partial cross-resistance has been demonstrated between clindamycin, erythromycin and other macrolides antibiotics.
- Clindamycin should not be used concomitantly with chloramphenicol or macrolides as they antagonise each other at their site of action i.e., 50S ribosomal sub-unit.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- SavaVet Bioclan For Dogs and Cats 10 Tablets is not suitable for animals other than dogs & cats. Ingestion of BIOCLAN by rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, chinchillas, horses or ruminants may result in severe gastrointestinal disturbance.
- It is veterinary specific and NOT FOR ADMINISTRATION TO HUMANS.
- Call your physician immediately if you or a member of your family accidentally ingests SavaVet Bioclan For Dogs and Cats 10 Tablets.
- Self-medication may result in complications and side effects. Always consult your veterinarian before starting medication.
- During prolonged therapy of one month or more, periodic liver and kidney function tests and blood counts should be performed.
- Before initiation of Clindamycin therapy, the involved pathogens should be identified and sensitivity to clindamycin should be established.
Dosage
BIOCLAN tablets are indicated for use in dogs as follows: For the treatment of infected wounds and abscesses, and infected mouth cavity and dental infections
- 5.5 mg/kg of bodyweight every 12 hours for 7-10 days, or
- 11 mg/kg of bodyweight every 24 hours for 7-10 days
To help provide antimicrobial cover during dental procedures, a 10-day course is recommended. This should be initiated five days before dental therapy and continued for five days thereafter. In dogs, treatment may be extended to a maximum of 28 days based on clinical judgment.
For the treatment of superficial pyoderma, administer either:
- 5.5 mg/kg of bodyweight every 12 hours, or
- 11 mg/kg of bodyweight every 24 hours
For the treatment of osteomyelitis, administer: 11 mg/kg of bodyweight every 12 hours for a minimum of 28 days If no clinical response is seen within 14 days, the treatment should be stopped and the diagnosis redetermined.
Side Effects Of SavaVet Bioclan For Dogs and Cats 10 Tablets
Vomiting and diarrhoea have been occasionally observed in animals taking SavaVet Bioclan For Dogs and Cats 10 Tablets. These are usually temporary but the veterinarian should immediately be informed of any side effects.
Veterinarian’s advice should be given coherence in case of indication of any side effects.
SavaVet Bioclan For Dogs and Cats 10 Tablets must not be administered to animals with hypersensitivity to clindamycin and lincomycin. If the pet suffers the allergic reactions, and exhibits common allergy symptoms including difficulty in breathing or swallowing, chest tightness, swelling, skin rashes, and hives, contact the vet immediately.
BIOCLAN contains clindamycin which sometimes causes overgrowth of non-sensitive organisms like resistant clostridia and yeasts. This can lead to superinfection and appropriate measures must be taken according to the clinical conditions of the patient.
MANUFACTURER
Sava Vet Caring for Companions
COMMON BRAND NAME
Sava Vet
GENERIC NAME
Clindamycin Hydrochloride (300 mg)
STORAGE
Store below 30°C in cool dry place.
APPLICABLE FOR TREATMENT OF
Cats & Dogs
LIFE STAGE
All ages
DRUG TYPE
Anti-bacterial
FORM OF ADMINISTRATION
Oral
PRODUCT FORM
Tablet
HEALTH CONDITION
Deep wounds, abscess, osteomyelitis, dental infections, superficial pyoderma, babesiosis and neosporosis
SavaVet Bioclan For Dogs and Cats 10 Tablets is a veterinary specific anti-bacterial drug with superior aerobic and anaerobic bacterial coverage. It is also prescribed for deep wounds, osteomyelitis, dental infections, babesiosis and neosporosis. It is an excellent choice of drug for superficial and deep pyoderma with less side effects. It comes in meaty flavoured chewable tablet form for better palatability and has high dissolution profile exhibiting better bioavailability.
USES OF SavaVet Bioclan For Dogs and Cats 10 Tabletsh5>
- Treatment of infected wounds and abscesses
- Treatment of infected mouth cavity and dental infections associated with Staphylococcus spp., Streptococcus spp. (except Streptococcus faecalis), Bacteroides spp., Fusobacterium necrophorum, and Clostridium perfringens.
- Aid dental procedures by providing antimicrobial cover
- Treatment of superficial pyoderma associated with Staphylococcus intermedius
- Treatment of osteomyelitis caused by Staphylococcus aureus
Working Mechanism
Clindamycin, the chief component of BIOCLAN, inhibits bacterial protein synthesis at the ribosomal (50s sub-unit) level causing eventual death of the organism.
Quick Tips
How Do I Give SavaVet Bioclan For Dogs and Cats 10 Tablets To My Pet?
For infected wounds and abscesses, and infected mouth cavity and dental infections: 5.5 mg/kg of bodyweight every 12 hours for 7-10 days, or 11 mg/kg of bodyweight every 24 hours for 7-10 days For superficial pyoderma: 5.5 mg/kg of bodyweight every 12 hours, or 11 mg/kg of bodyweight every 24 hours For osteomyelitis: 11 mg/kg of bodyweight every 12 hours for a minimum of 28 days
What Should I Do in Case My Pet Consumes More Than the Prescribed Amount of SavaVet Bioclan For Dogs and Cats 10 Tablets?
None known.
Which animals should not take SavaVet Bioclan For Dogs and Cats 10 Tablets?
- As per the manufacturer, although clindamycin is not a teratogen and does not significantly affect the breeding performance of males and females, safety in gestating bitches and breeding males has not been established and administration of BIOCLAN is not recommended in these cases.
- High-dose clindamycin therapy in animals with severe renal and/or severe hepatic disturbances accompanied by severe metabolic aberrations should be monitored by serum examination.
- BIOCLAN should be administered with caution in animals receiving neuromuscular blocking agents as clindamycin hydrochloride itself has neuromuscular blocking properties and may enhance the action of such agents.
What Should I Tell or Ask My Veterinarian Before Giving My Pet SavaVet Bioclan For Dogs and Cats 10 Tablets?
Talk with your veterinarian about:
- How often your pet may have to be examined by your veterinarian.
- The risks and benefits of using SavaVet Bioclan For Dogs and Cats 10 Tablets.
Tell your veterinarian if your pet has ever had any medical problems, allergies/hypersensitivities to drugs, clindamycin or lincomycin in the past.
Habit Forming - No
INTERATION WITH DRUGS
Manufacturer mentions the following drug interations for SavaVet Bioclan For Dogs and Cats 10 Tablets:
- Clindamycin and erythromycin show parallel resistance. Also, partial cross-resistance has been demonstrated between clindamycin, erythromycin and other macrolides antibiotics.
- Clindamycin should not be used concomitantly with chloramphenicol or macrolides as they antagonise each other at their site of action i.e., 50S ribosomal sub-unit.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- SavaVet Bioclan For Dogs and Cats 10 Tablets is not suitable for animals other than dogs & cats. Ingestion of BIOCLAN by rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, chinchillas, horses or ruminants may result in severe gastrointestinal disturbance.
- It is veterinary specific and NOT FOR ADMINISTRATION TO HUMANS.
- Call your physician immediately if you or a member of your family accidentally ingests SavaVet Bioclan For Dogs and Cats 10 Tablets.
- Self-medication may result in complications and side effects. Always consult your veterinarian before starting medication.
- During prolonged therapy of one month or more, periodic liver and kidney function tests and blood counts should be performed.
- Before initiation of Clindamycin therapy, the involved pathogens should be identified and sensitivity to clindamycin should be established.
Dosage
BIOCLAN tablets are indicated for use in dogs as follows: For the treatment of infected wounds and abscesses, and infected mouth cavity and dental infections
- 5.5 mg/kg of bodyweight every 12 hours for 7-10 days, or
- 11 mg/kg of bodyweight every 24 hours for 7-10 days
To help provide antimicrobial cover during dental procedures, a 10-day course is recommended. This should be initiated five days before dental therapy and continued for five days thereafter. In dogs, treatment may be extended to a maximum of 28 days based on clinical judgment.
For the treatment of superficial pyoderma, administer either:
- 5.5 mg/kg of bodyweight every 12 hours, or
- 11 mg/kg of bodyweight every 24 hours
For the treatment of osteomyelitis, administer: 11 mg/kg of bodyweight every 12 hours for a minimum of 28 days If no clinical response is seen within 14 days, the treatment should be stopped and the diagnosis redetermined.
Side Effects Of SavaVet Bioclan For Dogs and Cats 10 Tablets
Vomiting and diarrhoea have been occasionally observed in animals taking SavaVet Bioclan For Dogs and Cats 10 Tablets. These are usually temporary but the veterinarian should immediately be informed of any side effects.
Veterinarian’s advice should be given coherence in case of indication of any side effects.
SavaVet Bioclan For Dogs and Cats 10 Tablets must not be administered to animals with hypersensitivity to clindamycin and lincomycin. If the pet suffers the allergic reactions, and exhibits common allergy symptoms including difficulty in breathing or swallowing, chest tightness, swelling, skin rashes, and hives, contact the vet immediately.
BIOCLAN contains clindamycin which sometimes causes overgrowth of non-sensitive organisms like resistant clostridia and yeasts. This can lead to superinfection and appropriate measures must be taken according to the clinical conditions of the patient.
MANUFACTURER
Sava Vet Caring for Companions
COMMON BRAND NAME
Sava Vet
GENERIC NAME
Clindamycin Hydrochloride (300 mg)
STORAGE
Store below 30°C in cool dry place.
APPLICABLE FOR TREATMENT OF
Cats & Dogs
LIFE STAGE
All ages
DRUG TYPE
Anti-bacterial
FORM OF ADMINISTRATION
Oral
PRODUCT FORM
Tablet
HEALTH CONDITION
Deep wounds, abscess, osteomyelitis, dental infections, superficial pyoderma, babesiosis and neosporosis
Disclaimer
Dear patrons, although we have done our best to bring the most accurate information to you about all of our medicinal and supplemental products, we do not take responsibility for any misinformation or misuse of the products on behalf of the customer. We urge you to first contact your veterinarian for proper advice before administration of any product to your pet. After all, your pet’s health takes precedence in our business regime.
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An excellent antibiotic that comes in three different strengths for easy dosing based on body weight for a variety of indications. Treatment for dogs is extended to a maximum of 28 days based on clinical judgement.