TOXOMOX 500

Product Description

Description:

Toxo-Mox® manufacturer is SavaVet. Made from the rawmaterials of Amoxicillin and Clavulanic Acid (Potassium Clavulanate).

Amoxicillin: semisynthetic antibiotic, drug class ofAminopenicillins from the broad spectrum of antibacterial action against manygram-positive & negative microorganisms.

Clavulanic Acid: beta-lactamase inhibitor, protectsAmoxicillin from degradation by beta-lactamase enzymes and extends itsactivity.

Indications:

Dogs: skin infections (wounds, abscesses,cellulitis), periodontal infections due to aerobic and anaerobic bacteria(canine periodontal disease).

Cats: skin infections (e.g., wounds, abscesses, andcellulitis/dermatitis), urinary tract infections (e.g., cystitis due tosusceptible strains of E. coli).

Not effective for treating infections caused by avirus or fungus.

Mechanism of Action:

Amoxicillin is a bactericidal agent, which killsbacteria by inhibiting the synthesis of a substance in cell wall called Peptidoglycan,which is the main component of the cell walls of both gram-positive andnegative bacteria.

Clavulanic Acid inactivates a wide variety ofenzymes called β-lactamases by blocking their active sites, effective againstgram-positive bacteria.

Dosage:

Dogs: Recommended dosage: 6.25 mg/lb of body weighttwice a day.

The treatment of skin & soft tissue infections& periodontal infection is 5-7 days for 48-hours after all symptomsdisappeared,

If there is no improvement seen after 5-days oftreatment, therapy should be stopped & case is redetermined.

Duration for pyoderma is 21-days. Treatment shouldnot exceed 30-days.

Cats: Recommended dosage: 62.5 mg twice a day.

Treatment should be continued even after 48-hourseven all symptoms have disappeared & not to exceed 30-days.

If no response after 3days, then therapy should bestopped & case is redetermined.

Missing a dose: In case of missing the dose, itshould be given as soon as possible.

Next dose will be continued at the regular time.

Don't give the double dose as you have missed theprevious ones to compensate the missed dose.

Overdose: If overdose happens & pet is feelingunwell, stop the medication immediately. Visit the medical emergency attentionor contact a healthcare provider

Storage:

Room Temperature between 15 - 30 degrees C

Keep away from excess moisture & heat.

Split away the unused medicine after the expirationdate.