Antirobe Product Information

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can humans take antirobe 
No, it is prescribed and tested for cats and dogs by a veterinary surgeon. You should only take medicines prescribed by your doctor 

 

how long does antirobe take to work 
A response is expected within 4 days but may be sooner 

 

how to give antirobe capsules to dogs 
It comes as a capsule. Give the by mouth, open your dog’s mouth and pop the capsule onto the back of the tongue so your dog will swallow it. The data sheet advises give it whole, some people have given it mixed with food or the contents of the capsule added to food. That way of giving it would be described as ‘off label’ as it has not specifically been tested for this way of administration but anecdotally it has been given this way over many years. Speak to your vet for further information 

 

what is antirobe used for 
It is an antibiotic used for infections such as wound infections, abscesses, oral infections, dental infections, mycoplasma infection, skin infections, and bone infections 

 

can antirobe capsules be opened 
Some people have given them opened and sprinkled on the food but this is not specifically in the data sheet to do this so discuss with your vet first. 

 

what is antirobe for dogs 
It is an antibiotic containing Clindamycin used for treating infections such as wound infections, abscesses, oral infections, dental infections, mycoplasma infection, skin infections, and bone infections 

 

can antirobe be given to dogs 
Yes, if prescribed by your vet. Not if they are allergic to it, and its safety is not tested in pregnant or lactating bitches or breeding male dogs. 

 

can antirobe be given with buscopan 
Discuss this with your vet. There could be an interaction of the two medications. 

 

can antirobe cause rashes 
It may do if your pet has a hypersensitivity to it 

 

can antirobe stop dogs from walking 
This is not a reported side effect. If your dog is having difficulty walking contact your vet urgently. 

 

can i give metacam and antirobe together 
If your vet has prescribed them together then yes. Otherwise check with your vet. 

 

can i use clindamycin antirobe for my dogs gum infection 
This is one of its uses, yes, it needs to be prescribed by your vet 

 

can you open up antirobe tablets and sprinkle on food 
Some people have done this but discuss with your vet first as it is not written in the data sheet to give it this way 

 

does antirobe antibiotic clear up bad breath in dogs 
One of its uses is to help any oral or dental infections so discuss this with your vet 

 

does antirobe contain pennicillin 
It is a different antibiotic 

 

how long do cat antibiotics take to work antirobe 
If there is no response in 4 days it may not work, you may see a response sooner. 

 

how many times a day do you give antirobe 
Give according to your vets directions which will either be once or twice daily 

 

how much antirobe to give a cat 
You give the dose your vet has prescribed 

 

how to give antirobe capsules to cats 
Give the by mouth, open your cat’s mouth and pop the capsule onto the back of the tongue so your cat will swallow it. 

 

is 75mg of antirobe too much for cats 
Give the dose prescribed by your vet who knows your cat’s weight and general health 

 

is antirobe a controlled substance 
It is a prescription medication classed as POM-V, not a controlled substance. 

 

is antirobe an antibiotic 
Yes 

 

is antirobe for dogs given with food 
The data sheet advises it is given orally (by mouth) it does not mention whether it can be given in food si has not been tested this way. Many people over years have given it in food or the contents sprinkled on the food but this would be described as ‘off label’ so please discuss further with your vet. 

 

what are antirobe tablets for dogs 
Antirobe cones in a capsule form, not a tablet, it is an antibiotic 


Compiled by our RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon.