Therios vet (20 kg)
Active substance
ATC code
Species
Dogs.
Indications
For the treatment of bacterial skin infections in dogs (including deep and superficial pyoderma) caused by organisms sensitive to cefalexin.
For the treatment of urinary tract infections in dogs (including nephritis and cystitis) caused by organisms sensitive to cefalexin.
Dose to be administered and administration route
For oral administration.
15 mg cefalexin per kg bodyweight twice daily (equivalent to 30 mg per kg bodyweight per day) for duration of:
- 14 days in cases of urinary tract infection
- At least 15 days in cases of superficial infectious dermatitis
- At least 28 days in cases of deep infectious dermatitis
In severe or acute conditions the dose may be safely doubled to 30 mg/kg twice daily. To allow for accuracy of dosing, tablets can be halved or quartered.
Any increase in the dose or duration of treatment should be according to a risk/benefit assessment by the prescribing veterinarian.
To ensure a correct dosage bodyweight should be determined as accurately as possible to avoid underdosing.
Therios tablets are well accepted by dogs but may be crushed or added to a small quantity of food immediately prior to feeding if necessary
Adverse reactions
Vomiting and diarrhoea have been observed in dogs. In rare cases hypersensitivity can occur.
References
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| Art. Nr. | 15052/5072 |
| EAN | 3411112276004 |
