Use of the antibiotic Sinulox in the treatment of infections in cats

Instructions for use

How to give a pill

If you give the tablet to a cat, it is better to crush it thoroughly and add it to food. Normally, your cat won't eat it, so you don't even have to try to force the tablet into its mouth. The dosage should be calculated by the veterinarian depending on the disease, and the stage of the disease also affects the dosage.

How to use the suspension

Injections with suspension can be administered intramuscularly and subcutaneously. The dosage is calculated as follows: per 1 kilogram of pet’s weight there is 8.5 mg of suspension. The injection is given once a day, the course of treatment lasts from 5 to 7 days.

To administer the injection correctly, you need to follow some tips:

• Shake the ampoule with suspension well and then remove the protective foil. After this, pierce the rubber stopper with a needle and turn the ampoule over, then draw the required amount of sinulox.
• Hold the syringe up to the light; it is important to remove all air bubbles from the syringe.
• Inject the medicine slowly as a lump may form under your cat's skin. To prevent this from happening, after the procedure you should massage the occipital area of ​​the fluffy.
• The suspension cannot be administered intravenously!
• Only insulin syringes should be used for injections. Since they have a small volume, small doses of the suspension can be administered smoothly.

Injection

Indications for use

Sinulox rtu, as an antimicrobial drug for animals, is prescribed for the treatment of bacterial infections in cats. A wide spectrum of action affects various infectious diseases of pets.

It is prescribed for the treatment of sinusitis, pneumonia, rhinitis, bronchitis, purulent lesions in soft tissues (ringworm, pyodermatitis, abscesses), gingivitis, stomatitis, genitourinary system (cystitis, urethritis, pyometra, endometritis, urolithiasis).

Indications for the use of antibiotics include arthritis, caring for animals during the postoperative period, and infections of newborn kittens.

An antibiotic can be given to a pregnant cat. It does not contain harmful substances that can harm future offspring. The drug is non-toxic, it can be given even to weakened cats.

Intense antibiotic exposure alleviates the symptoms of diseases and helps prevent relapses.

Contraindications and side effects

The effects of antibiotics apply to unfavorable bacteria, but also to beneficial microorganisms. Contraindications to taking the drug:

• pseudomonas infections caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa;
• individual intolerance to the drug in animals;
• treatment of small rodents;
• intravenous and intracavitary administration of the drug;
• after starting a course of chemotherapy.

In what cases is it prescribed

The medication is used to treat the following diseases:

• Dermatoses of bacterial type.
• Stomatitis and all kinds of abscesses.
• Cystitis.
• Arthritis.
• Used before operations for preventive purposes.
• Respiratory infections.
• Bronchopneumonia.

Based on the above pathologies, we can say with confidence that the drug is able to treat almost all infectious and bacterial diseases.

Substances and mechanism of action

The antibacterial agent is used to treat diseases of infectious origin in kittens and adults. The table shows the components of "Sinulox":

You can purchase medicine for cats in tablet form, which is available in doses from 50 mg to 250 mg. Also, the veterinary pharmacy sells drugs in ampoules, which contain a solution for injection under the skin. The antibacterial effect of Sinulox is achieved with the help of amoxicillin, which inhibits the activity of viruses and bacteria. Clavulanic acid increases the sensitivity of pathogenic microorganisms to the bactericidal action of amoxicillin.

claims that the drug copes with streptococci, staphylococci, Klebsiella and many other bacteria, with the exception of pseudomonas.

How to calculate dosage

If you use tablets for treatment, then the dose for a cat weighing less than 2 kg is 1/2 tablet. If the cat’s body weight is from 3 to 5 kg, then you need to give the cat 1 tablet at a time. When the fluffy weighs 6 or more kilograms, then it is necessary to give 2 at a time.

It is best to give injections using insulin syringes, in which case you will definitely not make a mistake with the dosage. There is 8.5 mg of suspension per 1 kg of cat. Injections must be administered over 7 days; if you do not complete the full course of treatment, the infection may adapt to the antibiotic. In this case, the disease will progress, and health improvement will no longer have to wait.

Sinulox tablets

Advantages and disadvantages

Before starting treatment with Sinulox, you need to take into account all the positive and negative aspects of the medication, which are presented in the table:

Reviews:

Ksenia: I used the drug not only for cats, but also for dogs. It so happened that they took turns picking up some kind of infection, the doctor prescribed treatment, so there were no complications. They are inexpensive, so treatment with this antibiotic will definitely not ruin you.

Veronica: My cat Semyon was diagnosed with a bacterial infection a couple of months ago. The veterinarian prescribed us Sinulox (50 mg), and I added it to his food for 2 weeks. Within a week he began to show activity and recover slowly. The tablet is small, so it can be placed in your pet's mouth. I am satisfied with the drug, I recommend it!

Precautionary measures

During the period of use of the product, it is necessary to monitor the animal, as manifestations of allergic reactions are possible.
The instructions for use draw the attention of cat owners to the fact that after taking Sinulox, it is necessary to monitor the condition of the pet. Particular attention is paid to a nursing or pregnant cat. If an allergy occurs, you must immediately contact a veterinary clinic to prevent complications. If Sinulox for some reason is not suitable for a pet, then replacing it with an analogue yourself is prohibited. Stopping therapy on your own will lead to resistance to the antibacterial components, and the disease will not go away.

If a person has an allergic reaction to antibiotics, then when he gives an injection or gives his pet pills, he must wear a medical mask to avoid inhaling the drug vapors.

Release form

The drug is a raspberry-colored tablet, located on a convenient blister in the amount of 10 pieces. In order to make the task easier for the owner when feeding the medicine, manufacturers have added meat flavoring to its composition. There are several dosages of Sinulox. It is available in 500, 250 and 50 mg.

In addition, in pharmacies you can find a liquid injection solution of this popular antibiotic. The suspension has a lemon tint and is sold in 100 or 40 ml containers.

Contraindications

The drug is designed specifically for the treatment of animals, which makes side effects unlikely. to Synulox very rarely occurs - this may be a reaction of the body of animals that are sensitive to some components of the drug.

In order to minimize possible negative manifestations of the medication, it is not recommended to combine it with other antibiotics, either during treatment, or even in the same bottle.

If the analysis shows that the disease is caused by the Pseudomonas bacterium, then the antibiotic Sinulox should not be given, as is the case if the cat is intolerant to penicillin.

If you follow the dosages and other recommendations, no complications will arise.

Description of the drug

Release form

1. Tablets. The main active ingredients are the antibiotic amoxicillin and clavulanic acid, which prevents the destruction of the antibiotic by enzymes of pathogenic bacteria, thereby enhancing its effect. Pink, round, divided by a notch, sold in a package of 10 tablets. Due to the addition of special food additives, the medicine has an attractive taste for cats. Tablets are available in three dosages: 50, 250 and 500 mg.
   

   REFERENCE. If there are 1-2 cats in the family, it is preferable to choose a dosage of 50 mg, so as not to break the tablets, but to give them whole, which is much more convenient.

2. Suspension for subcutaneous or intramuscular administration. It is a cloudy yellowish solution, packaged in glass bottles of 40 ml or 100 ml. REFERENCE: for cats it is more profitable to purchase the medicine in tablet form, since the suspension after opening the bottle can be stored for only 28 days, and the remainder The medicine will have to be thrown away after use. The shelf life of the tablets is much longer - 2 years.

Limitations and Consequences

Unlike many antibiotics, Sinulox has a minimal number of contraindications: hypersensitivity and allergy to amoxicillin or other penicillin antibiotics. You cannot give injections when treating with certain medications - therefore, during your appointment with the veterinarian, you should tell the doctor what medications are given to the cat.

Side effects occur in extremely rare cases and include:

• skin manifestations (rash);
• intestinal disorder;
• swelling of the mucous membranes;
• lacrimation.

Sometimes symptoms go away on their own, but it is best to report them to your veterinarian.

Side effects

To prevent Sinulox therapy from causing harm, you should remember some rules:

• suspension and tablets are stored for 2 years from the date of release at a temperature of 4 to 25 degrees. If a bottle of suspension is opened, it will be sold within a month;
• It is forbidden to mix the suspension and other medications in one bottle;
• if there is a suspicion that the animal is sensitive to penicillin, then the drug is given along with an antihistamine. If individual intolerance is confirmed, the medication is discontinued.

Side effects for this antibiotic are extremely rare.

What is prescribed simultaneously with Synulox

In most cases, the drug is prescribed as independent therapy, however, with a long course of antibiotics, the condition of the immune system somehow worsens. In this case, the specialist can simultaneously prescribe multivitamin complexes or special immunomodulators that improve the cat’s well-being and prevent new relapses.

In case of inflammatory processes of the genitourinary tract (for example, cystitis), along with antibiotics, the veterinarian can prescribe herbal remedies that help cleanse the urinary tract from infection.

Thus, Sinulox is an effective medication with an antibacterial effect, intended for the treatment of cats at any age. The cost of such a medication is quite reasonable, so every pet owner can afford it. However, you should not take the antibiotic uncontrollably: the drug is prescribed exclusively by the treating veterinary specialist after a complete examination of the cat and determination of the exact diagnosis and stage of development of the disease.

Sinulox for cats in the form of tablets and injections, analogues

Not only people, but also the pets around them are exposed to infectious lesions. Pathogenic bacteria cause severe intoxication in the body, which can cause the death of the pet. One of the common antibiotics is Sinulox for cats. It is highly effective and safe; it is not surprising that it is prescribed even to kittens. Its active substances cope with salmonella, staphylococcus, and E. coli.

When is Sinulox prescribed?

Indications for the use of the antibiotic Sinulox may include the following disorders in cats caused by microorganisms:

• purulent inflammatory processes on the skin (pyodermitis and others);
• diseases of the urinary and reproductive systems (endometritis, cystitis);
• pathologies of the mucous membranes and soft tissues of the oral cavity (for example, stomatitis);
• infectious processes developing after injury, surgical procedures;
• diseases of bacterial origin in newborn kittens;
• diseases of the respiratory system (pneumonia, rhinitis and others).

Is it possible to find analogues?

Expert opinion

Panteleeva Irina Petrovna

Breeder, 11 years experience.

Speaking about how to replace Sinulox, it is worth noting that it is not recommended to use antibiotics intended for humans. Only a veterinarian can select analogues.

Among the drugs that have a similar effect are the following:

• Honeyclave;
• Amoxiclav;
• Flemoclav.

Amoxicillin can be used in its pure form without additional components. It has a bitter taste, so during therapy there may be problems with how to give it to the animal.

What is the price

The cost directly depends on the form of release, packaging volume and concentration of the active substance.

The price range is as follows:

• 
  10 tablets of 50 mg – from 180 to 250 rubles;

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• 10 tablets (250 mg) – from 300 to 450 rubles;
• 10 tablets containing 500 mg of active ingredient - from 400 to 600 rubles;
• suspension in a 40 ml bottle – from 920 to 1600 rubles;
• 100 ml of solution for injection - from 1800 to 2500 rubles.

It is worth considering that after opening a bottle of suspension, its contents are stored for only a month. It is necessary to calculate in advance how much of the drug will be consumed during this period.

Perhaps there is no need to purchase a large bottle at all and you can get by with small ones.

You should not choose tablets containing a large amount of active substance. As a rule, they are used in the treatment of cattle. Synulox 50 is suitable for dogs.

Advantages of Synulox over other antibiotics

This drug has many advantages compared to other antibacterial agents:

1. 
   Efficiency. Positive changes are observed almost immediately after starting to use the product. The medication is effective in both acute and chronic cases of the disease.

2. Versatility. Sinulox destroys many strains of bacteria.
3. Selective action. Only pathogenic microorganisms are destroyed.
4. No negative impact on the immune system. The body's protective functions are preserved.
5. Minimum list of contraindications. There are no restrictions based on health or age. Suitable even for puppies and nursing dogs.
6. Side effects are observed extremely rarely, mainly only with an overdose.
7. Interchangeability of drug forms (injectable tablets and vice versa).