Cephacare Flavour (3.3 kg)

10 x 10 pc

Tablet

Active substance

Cefalexin (Cefalexin monohydrate) : 50 mg

ATC code

QJ01DB01 Cefalexin

QJ01DB First-generation cephalosporins

QJ01D Other beta-lactam antibacterials

QJ01 Antibacterials for systemic use

QJ Antiinfectives for systemic use

Species

Cats and dogs

Indications

In dogs:

Treatment of infections of the respiratory tract, gastro-intestinal tract, urogenital tract, the skin and localised infections in soft tissue caused by bacteria sensitive to cefalexin.

In cats:

Treatment of infections of the respiratory tract, urogenital tract, the skin and localised infections in soft tissue caused by bacteria sensitive to cefalexin.

Dose to be administered and administration route

For oral administration.

Dogs:

A dose of 15 mg/kg twice daily is recommended, to be doubled where appropriate. Treatment for five days is recommended. Any increase in dose or duration of use should be according to a risk/benefit assessment by the prescribing veterinarian (e.g. in cases of chronic pyoderma).

Cats:

A dose of 15 mg/kg twice daily for 5 days is recommended.

Tablets may be added to food if necessary.

To avoid underdosing, the bodyweight should be accurately determined.

Adverse reactions

Transient episodes of soft faeces and vomiting have been observed in cats when given products containing cefalexin. Treatment should be discontinued if vomiting and diarrhoea develop.

Vomiting has been observed occasionally in dogs when given products containing cefalexin.