Zithromax dosages

[The3LittlePigs]

I have been prescribed zithromax for my guinea pig with a head tilt. I have the 200mg/5ml suspension. It says on the bottle to add 9mls of water to the suspension, and I have been instructed to give 0.7mls of the completely prepared solution. Does this sound right to you guys?

 

[Wiebke]

I have been prescribed zithromax for my guinea pig with a head tilt. I have the 200mg/5ml suspension. It says on the bottle to add 9mls of water to the suspension, and I have been instructed to give 0.7mls of the completely prepared solution. Does this sound right to you guys?

Hi! How much does your piggy weigh?
If I remember correctly, you give 0.1 ml per 100g of body weight.

@Jaycey @helen105281

 

[The3LittlePigs]

He weights just over 800gs so should be just underdosing, but i think I'll stick with the 0.7 tonight just to see how he takes to it. He's had 0.2mls panacur too, and some probiotics of course. Do I need to repeat the panacur daily or is that a one time dose? The vets advised doing it daisy for about 28days but I'm unsure as I've ready differently.

 

[CharleeS]

Hi! I totally understand your concern, giving the correct dose is really important, especially with small animals like guinea pigs. From what you’ve described, it sounds like your vet has already calculated the dose based on the fully diluted suspension. Make sure to double-check the math: after adding 9 ml of water to the 5 ml suspension, the concentration changes, so the 0.7 ml dose should correspond to the proper mg/kg for your guinea pig. It’s always safest to confirm with your vet or a pharmacist before giving the medication. Also, administer it slowly using a small syringe, and keep your guinea pig calm to prevent aspiration.

I’ve actually used Zithromax for my own guinea pig as well, but I gave it in tablet form from a trusted pharmacy: topsup24.com/categories/Antibiotics/Zithromax. I carefully crushed the tablets and mixed them into a tiny bit of soft food, which made it easier for her to take. It really helped her recover quickly, and I could see a noticeable improvement in her balance and energy within a few days. Consistency and completing the full course really made the difference.

 

[Piggies&buns]

Hi! I totally understand your concern, giving the correct dose is really important, especially with small animals like guinea pigs. From what you’ve described, it sounds like your vet has already calculated the dose based on the fully diluted suspension. Make sure to double-check the math: after adding 9 ml of water to the 5 ml suspension, the concentration changes, so the 0.7 ml dose should correspond to the proper mg/kg for your guinea pig. It’s always safest to confirm with your vet or a pharmacist before giving the medication. Also, administer it slowly using a small syringe, and keep your guinea pig calm to prevent aspiration.

I’ve actually used Zithromax for my own guinea pig as well, but I gave it in tablet form from a trusted pharmacy: topsup24.com/categories/Antibiotics/Zithromax. I carefully crushed the tablets and mixed them into a tiny bit of soft food, which made it easier for her to take. It really helped her recover quickly, and I could see a noticeable improvement in her balance and energy within a few days. Consistency and completing the full course really made the difference.

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