Penamox Vet (Amoxycillin and Clavulanic Acid 50mg/12.5mg) Tablets

Penamox Vet tablets 62.5mg are a combination antibiotic used for short-term treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections in cats and dogs.  In dogs Penamox Vet tablets are used to treat periodontal infections like infected gums (gingivitis)and dental infections.  In cats Penamox Vet tablets are used to treat skin infections including wounds and abscesses, also deep and superficial pyodermas Infections containing pus).  Penamox Vet tablets are chewable and flavoured to make them more palatable for your pet.

Penamox Vet tablets 62.5mg contain a combination of two antibiotics are used to treat common infections in cats and dogs.  Amoxycillin in Penamox Vet tablets is as an antibiotic that is similar to penicillin and belongs to the beta-lactam group of antibiotics, which block the formation of the bacterial cell wall, and this kills the bacteria.  However, amoxycillin can be inactivated by the bacterial enzyme beta-lactamase that makes certain bacteria resistant to amoxycillin.  Clavulanic acid in Penamox Vet tablets is an antibiotic structurally related to the penicillins that is able to inactivate a wide range of beta-lactamase enzymes commonly found in amoxycillin-resistant bacteria.  This dual action of amoxycillin and clavulanic acid in Penamox Vet tablets provides a broad-spectrum antibiotic and a beta-lactamase inhibitor, which extends the range of susceptible bacteria.  Penamox Vet tablets are effective against a wide range of susceptible bacteria, including Pasteurella, Streptococcus, Staphylococci and Escherichia coli.

Penamox Vet tablets 62.5mg contain a combination of the active ingredients contain amoxycillin 50mg as amoxicillin trihydrate and clavulanic acid 12.5mg as potassium clavulanate, which are antibiotics used to treat a wide range of common bacterial infections in cats and dogs. Inactive ingredients include pork liver aroma, crospovidone (type A), yeast, povidone K25, hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, silica colloidal anhydrous and magnesium stearate.

Penamox Vet tablets 62.5mg contain a combination of two antibiotics used to treat common bacterial infections in dogs and cats.  In dogs Penamox Vet tablets are used to treat periodontal infections like infected gums (gingivitis)and dental infections.  In cats Penamox Vet tablets are used to treat skin infections including wounds and abscesses, also deep and superficial pyodermas Infections containing pus).  Amoxycillin in Penamox Vet tablets belongs to the beta-lactam group of antibiotics, which block the formation of the bacterial cell wall and kills the bacteria. Clavulanic acid in Penamox Vet tablets inactivates the beta-lactamase enzyme commonly found in amoxycillin-resistant bacteria and therefore, helps prevent resistance to amoxycillin.  This dual action of Penamox Vet tablets provides a broad-spectrum antibiotic and a beta-lactamase inhibitor, which extends the range of susceptible bacteria.   

The most commonly reported side effects when taking Penamox Vet tablets include vomiting and diarrhoea

You should not use Penamox Vet tablets for your cat or dog if your pet:

• is allergic to amoxycillin or clavulanic acid or any ingredients in Penamox Vet
• is pregnant or lactating
• has kidney problems that causes them to produce less urine than normal
• has liver disease
• is taking medicines that interact with Penamox Vet including other antibiotics like macrolides, tetracyclines, sulphonamides and chloramphenicol.

You should give Penamox Vet tablets to your pet twice daily with or without food.  Dogs: 6.25mg/lb of body weight twice daily. Cats: 62.5mg (one tablet) twice daily. You should continue to give Penamox Vet tablets to your pet for as long as recommended by your veterinarian, which is usually for up to 7 days or may be up to 14 days, depending on the severity of infection. 

You should continue to give Penamox Vet tablets to your pet for as long as recommended by your veterinarian, which is usually for up to 7 days or may be up to 14 days, depending on the severity of infection. 

If you miss a dose of Penamox Vet tablets give it as soon as you remember, unless it is time to give the next dose, then skip the missed dose.  Do not give a double dose.

You should store your Penamox Vet tablets below 25°C in a cool dry place.