Clindamycin Oral Rinse for Cat
Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Clindamycin Oral Rinse is used in cat for Dental infections, stomatitis. Routes documented in cat: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Clindamycin Oral Rinse in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Antirobe Aquadrops
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 5.5–11 mg/kg | q12h | 10-28 days | Dental infections, stomatitis | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Lincosamide antibiotic with excellent bone and dental tissue penetration. Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis at 50S ribosomal subunit.
Side effects & warnings
GI upset possible. Concentrates in bone, making it ideal for dental/osteomyelitis infections. Avoid in rabbits and rodents (fatal enterocolitis).
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Dental drugs with cat dosing
Clindamycin Oral Rinse dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Clindamycin Oral Rinse pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cat — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.