Kesium (Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium) Chewable Tablets for Dogs & Cats, 375mg

Reliable Broad-Spectrum Infection Treatment for Dogs

Product Description

Kesium 375 mg Chewable Tablets are a veterinarian-prescribed antimicrobial for dogs, formulated with amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium to treat skin, soft tissue, and periodontal infections caused by susceptible bacteria. This broad-spectrum combination helps extend antibacterial coverage, including beta-lactamase-producing organisms, and is designed for oral administration in a convenient chewable tablet form.

Benefits

• Broad Spectrum Coverage: Combines amoxicillin and clavulanate to help treat bacteria that produce beta-lactamase.
• Treats Skin Infections: Used for wounds, abscesses, cellulitis, and both mild and severe skin infections in dogs.
• Periodontal Support: Effective for treating gum and dental infections in dogs caused by susceptible aerobic and anaerobic bacteria.
• Beta Lactamase Protection: Clavulanate inhibits beta-lactamase enzymes, helping maintain amoxicillin effectiveness against resistant strains.
• Chewable Convenience: Orally administered chewable tablets designed for accurate dosing using prescribed tablet strengths.

Variants

• 5 mg Chewable Tablets for cats & dogs
• 125 mg Chewable Tablets for dogs
• 250 mg Chewable Tablets for dogs
• 375 mg Chewable Tablets for dogs

Ingredients

Composition Table

How to Use

Recommended-Dosage Chart

Dosage & Administration Instructions

• Prescription Required: This medication can only be used by a licensed veterinarian or with their authorization, as required by law.
• Weight-Based Dosing: Dogs should receive 6.25 mg per pound of body weight twice daily.
• Complete Full Course: Continue treatment for the recommended duration even after symptoms improve, within maximum limits.
• Reevaluation Needed: Discontinue and reassess if no improvement after five days in dogs.
• Blister Handling: Do not remove from foil until ready to use, and pierce blister to access tablet.

Disclaimer: This dosage information is provided by the manufacturer. Always consult your veterinarian before administering or adjusting any supplement for your pet.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Allergy Risk: Contraindicated in animals with a history of allergic reactions to penicillins or cephalosporins.
• Resistance Concern: Avoid use without confirmed or suspected bacterial infection to reduce antimicrobial resistance risk.
• Pregnancy Safety Unknown: Safety of use in pregnant or breeding animals has not been determined.
• Human Handling Warning: Avoid direct contact with skin or mucous membranes to reduce allergic reaction risk.
• Prevent Accidental Ingestion: Store securely out of reach of pets to prevent overdose or accidental ingestion.

Possible Side Effects

• Digestive Upset: Vomiting and diarrhea have been reported in dogs post approval.
• Reduced Appetite: Anorexia has been reported as a possible adverse event.
• Lethargy Signs: Lethargy has been reported following administration in some animals.
• Allergic Reaction: May cause allergic responses requiring epinephrine and or steroid treatment.

Storage Information

• Temperature Limit: Do not store above 25°C or 77°F.
• Keep in Blister: Do not remove tablet from foil blister until ready to administer.
• Secure Location: Store out of reach of children and animals to prevent accidental exposure.

Shipping & Return

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Prescription items are NON-RETURNABLE and NON-REFUNDABLE.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What infections does Kesium 375 mg treat in dogs?

Ans: Kesium 375 mg Chewable Tablets are indicated for dogs with skin and soft tissue infections such as wounds, abscesses, cellulitis, superficial or deep pyoderma, and periodontal infections caused by susceptible bacteria, including beta-lactamase-producing Staphylococcus aureus and other listed organisms.

Q2: How does Kesium work against resistant bacteria?

Ans: Kesium combines amoxicillin, a bactericidal antibiotic that inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis, with clavulanate potassium, a beta-lactamase inhibitor. Clavulanate protects amoxicillin from enzymatic destruction, extending its antibacterial spectrum to include beta-lactamase-producing organisms.

Q3: What is the recommended dosage of Kesium for dogs?

Ans: The usual dose for dogs is 6.25 mg/lb of body weight, given twice a day. Treatment usually lasts five to seven days, or for 48 hours after symptoms have cleared. It should not be used for more than 30 days.

Q4: Can Kesium be used without a veterinary prescription?

Ans: No. Federal law restricts Kesium to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. It is a prescription antimicrobial medication and should only be administered under professional veterinary supervision.

Q5: What side effects have been reported with Kesium?

Ans: Reported adverse events in dogs include anorexia, lethargy, vomiting, and diarrhea. As a semisynthetic penicillin, Kesium may also cause allergic reactions that may require treatment with epinephrine or steroids if they occur.