Cefalexina 500Cefalexina 500
It is a veterinary antibiotic intended for dogs and cats. It belongs to the first generation of antibiotics called cephalosporins and is used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections.
Composition and properties:
- Ingredients : Each tablet contains 500.0 mg of Cephalexin monohydrate .
- Drug type : First generation cephalosporin antibiotic.
- Spectrum of activity : Effective against a variety of Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms, such as E. coli , Proteus , Klebsiella , Salmonella , Shigella , and Enterobacter spp .
indication:
Cefalexina 500 is primarily used to treat bacterial infections in various parts of the animal's body, most notably:
- Skin infections : such as superficial and deep pyoderma.
- Urinary tract infections : such as nephritis and cystitis.
- Respiratory tract infections .
- Gastrointestinal infections : such as gastroenteritis.
- Bone and joint infections : such as osteomyelitis.
- Genital infections : such as prostatitis.
- Otitis externa .
Dosage and method of administration:
The medicine is given orally.
- Therapeutic dose : One tablet per 15 to 20 kg of the animal’s weight (equivalent to 20.0 to 33.0 mg/kg), given every 8 to 12 hours .
- Maximum dose : The highest dose is used to treat osteomyelitis caused by Staphylococcus aureus .
Contraindications and precautions:
- Contraindications : There are no specific contraindications mentioned in the enclosed information.
Packaging and Storage:
- Package : A box containing a strip (blister) of 10 tablets .
- Storage : Store between 5 and 35°C.
- Store away from direct sunlight, moisture and heat.
