Description

Bioclan 25, 150, 300 Tablets and Bioclan Syrup

Manufactured by: SAVA VET / SAVA Healthcare Limited

Doses form: Tablet & Oral Solution

Presentation: 

6 x 1 x 10 Tabs

20 ml Oral Solution

Ingredients & Composition:

Each Bioclan 25 Tablet contains
Clindamycin Hydrochloride          25 mg
Colour: Iron oxide red NF

Each Bioclan 150 Tablet contains
Clindamycin Hydrochloride          150 mg
Colour: Iron oxide red NF

Each Bioclan 300 Tablet contains
Clindamycin Hydrochloride          300 mg
Colour: Iron oxide red NF

All tablets are in meaty flavour and chewable form.

Each 1 ml of Bioclan Oral Solution contains
Clindamycin Hydrochloride equivalent to Clindamycin          25 mg
Excipients                             q.s.
Isopropyl alcohol                 q.s.

Description / Action: 

Bioclan contains clindamycin hydrochloride which is an antibiotic. Clindamycin inhibits bacterial protein synthesis at the 50s ribosomal subunit. It is get absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and within 30 minutes of oral administration of therapeutic dose effective serum levels are reached. Bio-active and bio-inactive metabolites are excreted through urine and faeces.

Class: Antibiotic / Antimicrobial

Indication / Uses:

Clindamycin tablets are indicated in dogs for
• Oral cavity and dental infections
• Infected wound and abscesses
• Superficial pyoderma associated with Staphylococcus intermedius.
• Treatment of osteomyelitis caused by Staphylococcus aureus.
• Treatment of Toxoplasmosis in cats

Successful therapy involves the identification of pathogens before the initiation of the therapy.

Dosage and administration:

Strictly for oral administration in dogs and cats.  Clindamycin dosage for dogs and cats are

Wounds and Abscesses, infected oral cavity and dental infections in dogs

@ 5.5 mg/kg body weight every 12 hours for 7-10 days or
@ 11 mg/kg body weight once daily for 7-10 days

In the case of dental procedures, therapy should be initiated before and should be continued for 5 days thereafter. Treatment can be extended up to 28 days according to the need and clinical judgment.

Superficial bacterial pyoderma

@ 5.5 mg/kg bodyweight every 12 hours
@ 11 mg/kg bodyweight once daily

Usually recommended for a duration of 21 days

Osteomyelitis treatment

@ 11 mg/kg body weight every 12 hours

Recommend for two weeks

Treatment of Toxoplasmosis in cats

@ 25 mg/kg bodyweight everyday (divided doses) for 7-10 days

Overdosage / Side effects / Contraindications /Warnings:

In the case of overdose seek a veterinarian’s advice.

Common side effects of clindamycin in dogs are vomiting and diarrhoea.

Animals with a history or having liver or kidney issues should be monitored carefully during therapy.

Not to be used in rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, chinchillas, horses, ruminants because may result into severe gastrointestinal disturbances.

Should not be used with chloramphenicol or macrolides because of antagonist action at site of action.

Pharmaceutical precautions / Instructions: 

Store in a cool and dry place.

Strictly for veterinary use. Keep reach out the children.

Safety: Age / Pregnancy/ Withdrawal:

Safety for the use in breeding and pregnant animals have not been determined.

In case of prolonged use, periodic liver and kidney function tests along with blood counts should be performed.

Always follow recommendations. It has no reported withdrawal side effects.

Habit forming:  No

Substitute: Clintabs Tablets, Pet Clind 600 mg Tablets, GOclin Clindamycin Tablets, Clivet Injection Tablets Oral Solution, Clindapet tablets and oral solution, Vetclin Tablets Injection and Oral solution,