Chloramphenicol (Viceton) Tablets for Dogs

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Description

Chloramphenicol Tablets are recommended for oral treatment of the following conditions in dogs:

• Bacterial pulmonary infections caused by susceptible microorganisms such as: Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes and Brucella bronchiseptica.
• Infections of the urinary tract caused by susceptible microorganisms such as: Escherichia coli, Proteus vulgaris, Corynebacterium renale, Streptococcus spp. and hemolytic Staphylococcus.
• Enteritis caused by susceptible microorganisms such as: E. coli, Proteus spp., Salmonella spp., and Pseudomonas spp.
• Infections associated with canine distemper caused by susceptible microorganisms such as: B. bronchiseptica, E. coli, P. aeruginosa, Proteus spp., Shigella spp. and Neisseria catarrhalis.
  

Additional adjunctive therapy should be used when indicated. Most susceptible infectious disease organisms will respond to chloramphenicol therapy in three to five days when the recommended dosage regime is followed. If no response to chloramphenicol therapy is obtained in three to five days, discontinue its use and review the diagnosis. Also, a change of therapy should be considered.

Laboratory tests should be conducted including in vitro culturing and susceptibility tests on samples collected prior to treatment.

Chloramphenicol may be recommended for bacterial infections caused by susceptible organisms, including:

• Respiratory infections caused by organisms such as Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, and Bordetella bronchiseptica

• Urinary tract infections involving Escherichia coli, Proteus vulgaris, Corynebacterium renale, Streptococcus spp., and others

• Intestinal infections due to E. coli, Salmonella spp., Proteus spp., and Pseudomonas spp.

• Infections related to canine distemper involving pathogens like B. bronchiseptica, P. aeruginosa, Shigella spp., and Neisseria catarrhalis

Treatment response is often observed within 3 to 5 days when the recommended dosage is followed. If improvement is not seen, consult your veterinarian to reassess the diagnosis or treatment approach.

Dosage

The typical dosage for dogs is 25 mg per pound of body weight, given orally every 6 hours, or as directed by your veterinarian.

Important Notes

• Not for human use

• Not for use in animals intended for food production

• Should not be used in breeding dogs

• Use caution when combining with other medications—chloramphenicol may interfere with drugs like penicillin or streptomycin

• Do not administer within two hours of general anesthesia using pentobarbital

• Some pets may experience temporary digestive upset, including vomiting or diarrhea

Precautions

High doses of chloramphenicol have been linked to potential bone marrow suppression in laboratory studies. Regular veterinary monitoring and laboratory testing, including culture and sensitivity, are recommended prior to and during treatment.

Storage

Keep tightly sealed in a dry place at or below 25°C (77°F). Store out of reach of children and pets.

Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.