Antirobe Product Information
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.