Cephorum

10 x 14 pc

Film-coated tablet

Active substance

Cefalexin (Cefalexin monohydrate) : 250 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

The product is indicated for the treatment of urinary tract infections in dogs caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae and for the treatment of bacterial skin infections in dogs, when susceptible organisms are present.

Dose to be administered and administration route

For oral use.

The recommended dose rate is 15 mg cefalexin / kg bodyweight twice daily. In severe or acute conditions the above dose may be safely doubled to 30 mg/kg or given at more frequent intervals.

The table below is intended as a guide for the recommended dose of 15 mg cefalexin per kg bodyweight. Any increase in the dose should be calculated case-by-case for the individual animal concerned.

Bodyweight in kg	Number of tablets per dose*
12 to 18	1 tablet
19 to 32	2 tablets
33 to 50	3 tablets

* Two doses per day should be given

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

Treatment for five days is recommended but this may be extended or shortened at the discretion of the veterinary surgeon.

Any increase in dose or duration of use, and any use in dogs less than 12 kg bodyweight, should be in accordance with a risk/benefit assessment by the responsible veterinarian.

Adverse reactions

In rare cases vomiting, diarrhoea and hypersensitivity can occur. In cases of hypersensitivity reactions the treatment should be stopped.

The frequency of adverse reactions is defined using the following convention: - very common (more than 1 in 10 animals displaying adverse reaction(s) during the course of one treatment)

- common (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 100 animals)

- uncommon (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 1,000 animals )

- rare (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 10,000 animals)

- very rare (less than 1 animal in 10,000 animals, including isolated reports)