Cefabactin vet.

25 x 10 pc

Tablet

Active substance

Cefalexin (Cefalexin monohydrate) : 1.000 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

Dogs.

Indications

For the treatment of:

- Respiratory tract infections, especially bronchopneumonia, caused by Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus spp., Escherichia coli and Klebsiella spp.

- Urinary tract infections caused by Escherichia coli, Proteus spp. and Staphylococcus spp.

- Skin infections caused by Staphylococcus spp.

Dose to be administered and administration route

For oral use.

The recommended dose is 15-30 mg cefalexin per kg body weight twice a day, during at least 5 consecutive days. An extended course of treatment may be prescribed by the responsible veterinarian in cases of, for example, urinary tract infections or bacterial dermatitis.

To ensure a correct dosage body weight should be determined as accurately as possible to avoid underdosing.

The following table is intended as a guide to dispensing the veterinary medicinal product at a dose rate of 15 mg cefalexine per kg body weight twice a day.

= ¼ Tablet = ½ Tablet = ¾ Tablet = 1 Tablet

Tablets can be divided into 2 or 4 equal parts to ensure accurate dosing. Place the tablet on a flat surface with its scored side facing up.

Halves: press down with your thumbs on both sides of the tablet.

Quarters: press down with your thumb in the middle of the tablet.

Adverse reactions

Dogs:

Rare

(1 to 10 animals / 10,000 animals treated):

Hypersensitivity reaction^a

Very rare

(<1 animal / 10,000 animals treated, including isolated reports):

Vomiting ^b, Diarrhoea ^b, Lethargy

^a The treatment should be discontinued.

^b In case of recurrence, the treatment should be discontinued and the advice of the attending veterinarian sought.

Reporting adverse events is important. It allows continuous safety monitoring of a veterinary medicinal product. Reports should be sent, preferably via a veterinarian, to either the marketing authorisation holder or its local representative or the national competent authority via the national reporting system. See the package leaflet for respective contact details.