Sinulox For Cats In Tablets 50 Mg And Injections: Instructions For Use, Dosage Of Medication, Contraindications, Analogs And Reviews

2024 Author: Bailey Albertson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 12:53

Sinulox for the treatment of cats

The advent of antibiotics has made it possible to treat infections caused by bacteria, which has saved many lives. Now such drugs are used to treat not only humans, but also animals. There are even special antibiotics for animals, sold in veterinary pharmacies. The most common medicines in this group, which are derivatives of penicillin. For the treatment of cats, veterinarians often recommend the antibiotic Sinulox.

Content

• 1 What is Sinulox

  • 1.1 Release form
  • 1.2 Sinulox tablets
  • 1.3 Suspension Sinulox RTU for injection

• 2 How the drug works

  2.1 Table: the composition of the antibiotic Sinulox

• 3 How to use Sinulox correctly in cats

  • 3.1 Tablet form

    • 3.1.1 Table: doses of the drug Sinulox for oral administration
    • 3.1.2 Video: how to give a pill to a cat
    • 3.1.3 Possible side effects
    • 3.1.4 Overdose

  • 3.2 Drug injection

    • 1 Subcutaneous injection of Sinulox RTU
    • 3.2.2 Video: How to give a subcutaneous injection to a cat
    • 3.2.3 Intramuscular injection
    • 3.2.4 Video: Intramuscular injection in a cat
  • 3.3 Features of using the antibiotic Sinulox in kittens, pregnant and lactating cats
• 4 The use of Sinulox with other drugs
• 5 Storage conditions

• 6 The cost of the drug Sinulox

  6.1 Table: average drug cost

• 7 Existing analogues
• 8 Owner reviews
• 9 Reviews of veterinarians

What is Sinulox

Sinulox is an antibiotic of the genus penicillins from the aminopenicillin group with an extended spectrum of action.

The antibiotic manufacturer is the international company Zoetis, which develops, manufactures and supplies pharmaceuticals for animals. Previously, this company was a division of the American corporation Pfizer Inc. The drug is produced in Italy.

Release form

Antibiotic Sinulox for cats is available in two forms:

• Synulox tablets (50 mg, 250 mg and 500 mg);
• suspension for injection Sinulox RTU (40 ml, 100 ml).

Sinulox tablets

Sinulox tablets are slightly less than a ten-kopeck coin in size, pink in color with white blotches inside. There is a strip in the middle, which makes it easier to divide into parts. Each tablet is embossed with the name Synulox. The composition is specially designed for pets, takes into account their taste preferences - the tablets are sweetish.

Pink Sinulox tablet, the name of the drug is squeezed out on one side

The tablets are sealed in plastic cells (blisters) and laid out in cardboard boxes.

Tablets of 50 mg and 250 mg are packed in blisters of 10 pieces. Each package contains the name of the drug, the mass of the active substance, the batch and the date of issue 500 mg tablets are packaged in 2 pieces in a blister. Each box contains 5 blisters, that is, in fact, 10 pieces in a box.

White boxes. The name of the medicine is printed on the package in Russian and Latin letters. Also on the package there is a drawing of a cat and / or a dog in pink. The fact is that Sinulox is categorically contraindicated for some animals, so you cannot treat rodents (guinea pigs, rabbits, hamsters) with it - these animals are shown other antibiotics, not penicillins. Under the name of the drug is applied the name of active substances accepted in international practice and the number of tablets in one package. Sinulox's distinctive mark is wavy yellow and pink stripes.

For cats, Sinulox is convenient in tablets of 50 mg

Suspension Sinulox RTU for injection

Suspension Sinulox RTU is produced in transparent glass bottles. The suspension itself is cloudy, yellow-cream in color and has an oily consistency. There are bottles of 100 ml, they are packaged in 6 pieces, and bottles of 40 ml are packed in 12 pieces. The bottles are equipped with a rubber stopper, closed on top with an aluminum cap. Vials can be purchased individually at veterinary stores.

A paper label with the name of the drug in pink is glued to the bottle, as well as yellow and pink stripes, the logo of the developer company is placed in the lower right corner, information about the series and the release date is printed on the side.

Sinulox suspension is a ready-to-use solution

How the drug works

Sinulox belongs to the combined antibacterial drugs, which is prescribed by veterinarians more often than other drugs in this group. It contains the following active ingredients:

• amoxicillin (the main active substance) - a semi-synthetic antibiotic from the genus of penicillins, blocks the activity of bacterial enzymes and contributes to the death of the pathogenic microorganisms themselves;
• clavulanic acid (an additional active substance) helps the antibiotic action, it destroys the resistance of bacteria to the antibiotic and prevents pathogens from developing resistance to amoxicillin.

The combination of amoxicillin and clavulanic acid has a fairly wide range of action and is effective against many dangerous bacteria, for example, against streptococci, corynebacteria, salmonella.

Sinulox has no toxic effect, it is excreted from the body by the kidneys with urine and the gallbladder with bile. According to the system of safety standards, the drug is not considered hazardous (4th hazard class according to GOST 12.1.007).

Table: the composition of the antibiotic Sinulox

Substances		Name	Mass fraction (mg) in 50 mg	Mass fraction (mg) in 200 mg	Mass fraction (mg) in a tablet 500 mg	Mass fraction per 1 ml
Active		Amoxicillin	40	200	400	140
		Clavulanic acid	ten	fifty	one hundred	35
Subsidiary		Erythrosine (E 127)	3.5	17.5	35	-
		Magnesium stearate	1.31	6.56	13.12	-
		Sodium glycollate (type A)	4.56	22.8	45.6	-
		Anhydrous colloidal silicon	1.52	7.6	15.2	-
		Dry yeast	26.25	131.25	262.5	-
		Cellulose	up to 175	up to 875	up to 1750	-
		Fractionated coconut oil	-	-	-	up to 1 ml

How to use Sinulox in cats correctly

Sinulox is effective for bacterial infections, for viral diseases it is powerless. A specialist can accurately determine the causative agent of the infection using research. Therefore, before treating your cat with Sinulox, show it to your veterinarian. Uncontrolled use of antibiotics can harm your pet. Sinulox is prescribed for the following diseases caused by bacteria:

• infections of the bronchopulmonary system;
• pustular skin lesions;
• diseases of the genitourinary system;
• joint lesions;
• abscesses;
• purulent rhinitis;
• diseases of the digestive system;
• diseases of the oral cavity;
• umbilical infections in kittens;
• diseases of the larynx and trachea.

Also, Sinulox can be prescribed by a veterinarian after surgery to prevent the development of infections, for example, after castration or sterilization of the animal.

It is not recommended to use Sinulox in cats that have previously been found to be hypersensitive to amoxicillin, clavulanic acid, or to the auxiliary elements that make up this drug.

Depending on the severity and severity of the disease, from the current state of the pet, the specialist can choose a tablet form or injections (injections) of Sinulox for treatment.

Tablet form

Sinulox in tablet form is prescribed orally.

Sinulox tablets are given to cats by hand or mixed with food. According to the instructions, food intake does not affect the action of the active ingredients of the drug, but it is still recommended to give the drug after meals in order to avoid the development of side effects. It is not recommended to combine taking the drug with milk, it neutralizes the effect of the antibiotic. But with butter you can:

1. Crush the tablet.
2. Mix with a little butter.
3. Freeze the lump slightly and give to the pet.

If on a full stomach it is not possible to feed the cat with a pill, then you need to wait until she is well hungry and give the medicine with a small amount of your favorite food.

Sinulox tablets are well absorbed by the cat's digestive system, and the concentration of the substance in the blood required for treatment is reached after 12 hours.

Table: doses of the drug Sinulox when taken orally

Cat weight, kg	The number of Sinulox tablets per cat twice a day
	Tablets 50 mg, pcs	Tablets 250 mg, pcs
Up to 2	1/2	-
3-5	one	-
6-9	2	-
10-13	3	-
14-18	4	4/5

Your cat may not want to voluntarily eat the pill despite your best efforts, tidbits, and persuasions. There are methods to force-feed the medication to your cat. You will need an assistant. Here are some tips to help you treat your pet:

• Fix the cat with a diaper (blanket), open the mouth with two fingers, push the pill into the animal's throat as deep as possible. After that, you can pour water from a syringe without a needle in small parts into the cat's mouth.
• Take the cat by the scruff, in this position its mouth will reflexively open and you can push the pill into it.
• Powder the required tablet dose and dilute with water or other liquid, not dairy products. Next, fill a syringe without a needle with the diluted medicine. Slide the tip into the cat's mouth from the side, inject the medicine into the mouth.

Video: how to give a pill to a cat

Possible side effects

In the event of allergic manifestations (sneezing, swelling, difficulty breathing), the use of the medication should be discontinued and a veterinarian should be consulted for symptomatic treatment. Allergies can begin both immediately after administration and several hours / days after the start of therapy, so the entire treatment period requires increased attention from the pet owner.

When prescribing the drug Sinulox, side effects may occur, among which the most common (according to the owners' reviews):

• nausea;
• upset stool;
• lethargy;
• loss of appetite.

Overdose

When treated in accordance with the recommendations of the veterinarian, an overdose of the drug should not occur. If you suspect that the dose has been exceeded, stop treatment and consult a specialist for advice.

Drug injections

Injections are usually prescribed by a doctor when the cat, due to age (too small a kitten) or general condition (weakness, vomiting), cannot take pills. The injections are usually performed by a veterinarian at the clinic, but it is possible to perform at home if you have the appropriate skills.

Sinulox RTU suspension is injected into the muscle or under the skin of cats. On average, treatment is carried out for 3-5 days, in severe cases, the course is increased to 10 days, and in the case of an exacerbation of a chronic disease - up to 28 days.

The suspension is not mixed with water or other drugs. When water gets into the bottle, the drug will acquire a brown tint, and it can no longer be used.

When choosing a syringe, the following should be taken into account: the oil suspension is thick, therefore syringes with thin needles (insulin) are not suitable for it. It is recommended to take a syringe with a volume of 1 ml or more.

General notes on subcutaneous and intramuscular injection:

• Do not inject into the injured area.
• Heat the medicine to about 40 degrees before the injection.
• Always use sterile dry instruments (syringes, needles).
• Always check that you inject your cat (drug name, expiry date).
• Do not mix several medicines in one syringe.
• Be sure to shake the bottle well before use when using the suspension.
• Do not inject more than 1.5 ml into one place at a time. If the volume required for treatment is larger, divide it into several injections.
• Draw only a single dose of medication into the syringe.

• Before the injection, "squeeze" air out of the syringe. For this you need:

  1. Draw up the drug into a syringe.
  2. Turn the syringe vertically with the needle up.
  3. Press the plunger until a drop of medication appears at the tip of the needle.
• Do not allow the needle to enter the blood vessel, this is critical when administering oil suspensions.
• For intramuscular injection, inject Sinulox suspension slowly.
• After injection, massage the injection site.

Please note that the drug from the opened bottle is suitable for use for no more than a month. If a month has passed, the medicine should be disposed of.

Sinulox RTU subcutaneous injection

Despite the fact that Sinulox can be injected into the muscle according to the instructions, it is still better for cats to inject the drug subcutaneously. The injection in the thigh can be very painful.

A subcutaneous injection, as a rule, is performed at the withers of the animal, lifting the skin up and introducing the needle into the resulting fold.

For the procedure, it is advisable to involve an assistant who will hold the cat.

Stages of subcutaneous injection:

1. Secure your cat, preferably on a flat surface, such as a desk table. If the cat is calm, then you can sit it on your lap.
2. With your left hand, take the cat by the withers, pull the skin upwards to form a fold.
3. Prepare the insertion needle so that the angle is approximately 45 degrees to the spine.
4. Pierce the skin and inject the drug.

Video: how to give a subcutaneous injection to a cat

Intramuscular injection

Intramuscular injections are given when, for some reason, the cat does not eat pills. In addition, it is believed that the penetration of the drug into the tissues during intramuscular administration is faster, and accordingly, the drug effect will appear faster than from subcutaneous injection.

The procedure for an intramuscular injection:

1. An intramuscular injection is also best done with a companion who will hold and distract the cat.
2. First, locate the injection site, usually your pet's thigh.
3. Find a muscle; for this, feel the thigh. The muscle is the place where you need to hit with a needle, but it is categorically not recommended to get into the bone and joint.
4. To relax the cat, you can lightly pat her on the thigh before giving the injection.
5. With an intramuscular injection, the depth of entry of the needle into the muscle is approximately 2 cm, no more.

Video: intramuscular injection for a cat

Features of the use of the antibiotic Sinulox in kittens, pregnant and lactating cats

Cats "in position" are also prescribed Sinulox, if there is evidence. The dosage is calculated as for adult animals, depending on the weight of the pet. It is believed that Sinulox does not affect the development of the fetus, but still do not prescribe medication to your cat on your own - consult your veterinarian.

Kittens are also treated with Sinulox. It may be difficult to determine the dose for them due to their low weight. In this situation, preference is given to pills if the kitten already knows how to eat. Only an experienced veterinarian can calculate the dose of Sinulox suspension.

But when prescribing a drug to a nursing cat, you need to weigh the pros and cons very well. Sinulox passes into milk, and kittens will also receive this medicine. If a lactating cat still needs an antibiotic, for example, if she has postpartum mastitis, it may be necessary to take care of the selection of replacement food for the kittens during the treatment of their mother.

The use of Sinulox with other drugs

The antibiotic interacts well with many drugs, and the veterinarian can also prescribe the cat, for example, taking vitamin complexes at the same time as Sinulox. In this case, it is necessary to take into account the peculiarities of using various forms of the drug:

• for Sinulox tablets, simultaneous administration of other drugs is possible;
• for injections, mixing any drugs in one injection is prohibited;
• simultaneous oral administration of, for example, vitamins and Sinulox injections is allowed.

Sinulox and other penicillin antibiotics should not be taken together with tetracycline antibiotics and sulfanilamide drugs, as they can reduce the effect of penicillin.

Storage conditions

Tablets and the suspension stored at a positive temperature of less than 25 ^{on the} C in the dry dark place away from food and children. It is recommended to place bottles with suspension on the refrigerator door.

Expiration date - 2 years from the date of issue. It is believed that after the expiration date indicated on the package, antibiotic tablets, if stored properly, can be used. If you have expired medications, consult your doctor before using. It is strongly not recommended to use vials for injection with an expired shelf life.

The cost of the drug Sinulox

Sinulox is a drug exclusively for animals, it is sold in veterinary pharmacies and pet stores, its cost is higher than similar antibiotics sold in pharmacies for humans.

Table: average cost of the drug

Drug price	Form of preparation
	50 mg	250 mg	500 mg	40 ml (bottle)	100 ml (bottle)
Price in rubles for 10 pcs. / 1 bottle	217	355	540	1069	1768
Price in rubles for 1 gram / ml	4,3	1.4	1.1	27.6	17.7

Existing analogues

There are many drugs similar to Sinulox, these are antibiotics, in which the active ingredients are amoxicillin and clavulanic acid. You can use them only after consulting a veterinarian, since the amount of active substances in analogues differs from Sinulox, and you can incorrectly calculate the dose.

Examples of analogues that can be bought, including in ordinary pharmacies:

• Amoxiclav, Medoklav, Flemoklav, Augmentin - drugs for people, contain amoxicillin and clavulanic acid, are available in tablets and in the form of a suspension for oral administration or a powder for making a suspension for injection into a vein. Sold by prescription in pharmacies.

• Ksiklav, Noroklav - veterinary drugs, analogues of Sinulox, are available in tablets of 50 mg, 250 mg and in the form of a suspension for injection. Sold over-the-counter in vet pharmacies and pet stores.

  

  Noroclav (Noroclav) - a medicinal antibacterial drug intended for the treatment of dogs and cats with diseases of bacterial origin

Owner reviews

Veterinarian reviews

Antibiotics are used to treat infectious diseases of bacterial origin in domestic cats. One of these drugs is Sinulox. It defeats most of the pathogenic bacteria that pets suffer from. Sinulox is a modern medicine. It is considered safe to use. It can be freely purchased at veterinary pharmacies, but it should only be treated with it on the recommendation of a veterinarian.