POM-V Prescription Required Companion Animal

Antirobe 25 mg Capsules for Dogs and Cats

Active ingredient: Clindamycin

Form

Capsule

Species

Cats Dogs

Manufacturer

Zoetis Belgium S.A.

VMD MA No.

60021/3001

What it's used for

Antirobe Capsules 25 mg are indicated for use in dogs and cats as follows: Dogs: cavity and dental infections, caused by or associated with ., Streptococcu...

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Clinical information

Antirobe 25 mg Capsules for Dogs and Cats — SPC Details

Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 18 Mar 2026.

Antirobe Capsules 25 mg are indicated for use in dogs and cats as follows:
Dogs:
cavity and dental infections, caused by or associated with .,
Streptococcus spp. (except ), .,
Fusobacterium necrophorum, and . To help provide
antimicrobial cover during dental procedures.
For the treatment of superficial pyoderma associated with
intermedius.
For the treatment of osteomyelitis, caused by .
Cats:
cavity and dental infections, caused by bacteria sensitive to clindamycin. To help
provide antimicrobial cover during dental procedures.
Before Antirobe therapy is initiated, the involved pathogens should be identified
and sensitivity to clindamycin established.

For oral administration only.
1. For the treatment of infected wounds and abscesses, and infected mouth cavity
and dental infections in dogs and cats, administer either:

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If no clinical response is seen within 4 days, redetermine the diagnosis. To help
provide antimicrobial cover during dental procedures, a 10 day course is
recommended. This should be initiated five days before dental therapy and
continued for five days thereafter. In dogs, treatment may be extended to a
maximum of 28 days based on clinical judgement.
2. For the treatment of superficial pyoderma in dogs, administer either:
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Therapy of canine superficial pyoderma is usually recommended for 21 days, with
extension of therapy based on clinical judgement.
3. For the treatment of osteomyelitis in dogs, administer:
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If no clinical response is seen within 14 days, the treatment should be stopped and
the diagnosis redetermined.

Contra-indicated in animals which are hypersensitive to preparations containing
clindamycin or lincomycin.
Do not administer to rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, chinchillas, horses or
ruminants because ingestion of clindamycin by these species may result in severe
gastro-intestinal disturbance.

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Vomiting and diarrhoea have occasionally been observed.
Antirobe sometimes causes the overgrowth of non-sensitive organisms such as
resistant clostridia and yeasts. In cases of superinfection, appropriate measures
must be taken according to the clinical situation.

None.

i. Special precautions for use in animals
Clindamycin and erythromycin show parallel resistance. Partial cross-
resistance has been demonstrated between clindamycin, erythromycin
and other macrolides antibiotics.
During prolonged therapy of one month or greater, periodic liver and
kidney function tests and blood counts should be performed.
Animals with severe renal and/or very severe hepatic disturbances
accompanied by severe metabolic aberrations should be dosed with
caution and should be monitored by serum examination during high-dose
clindamycin therapy.
ii. Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary
medicinal product to animals
Wash hands after handling capsules.

Clindamycin hydrochloride has been shown to have neuromuscular blocking
properties that may enhance the action of other neuromuscular blocking agents.
Antirobe Capsules should be used with caution in animals receiving such agents.
Clindamycin should not be used concomitantly with chloramphenicol or macrolides
as they antagonise each other at their site of action at the 50S ribosomal sub-unit.

Do not store above 25°C.

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Not applicable.
5.

This information is sourced from the official Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) published by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD). It is provided for informational purposes only and does not replace professional veterinary advice. Always consult your vet before administering any medication.