Cephilexine Comprimidos 1 Tablet

Each tablet contains:
Cephalexin (as Monohydrate) 500 mg
Excipients csp

For canines and felines.

Cephalosporins are antibiotics derived from cephalosporin C, a natural antibiotic produced by the fungus CEPHALOSPORIUM ACREMONIUM.
Cephalexin stands out among these for being an acid-stable, orally absorbed organism that achieves higher plasma levels than those obtained with first-generation cephalosporins administered parenterally.

Cephalexin is widely distributed in most tissues and body fluids, making it suitable for the systemic treatment of various bacterial, respiratory, urinary, genital tract, osteoarticular and skin infections affecting canines and felines.

It is effective against penicillin-resistant, gram-positive and gram-negative germs: Staphylococcus sp., Streptococcus sp., Proteus sp., E. Coli. Bacteroides, Klebsiella sp., Pseudomona sp. and Enterobacter sp.

Skin, soft tissue, osteoarticular, otitis (with perforated eardrum), respiratory tract and genitourinary infections.

Route of administration: oral.

Canines and felines: 20-30 mg/kg every 8/12 h.
1 tablet every 20 kg as an average dose. In canines weighing less than 20 kg and in felines, 1/4 tablet every 5 kbp is recommended.
As a choice for prolonged treatments of infectious dermatopathies for more than 30 days.

In Superficial Pyodermias: it is suggested to continue administration 7-10 days after the dermatitis has disappeared.
In Deep Pyodermias: it is suggested to continue administration 14-21 days after the dermatitis has disappeared.

Low toxicity antibiotic (acute oral LD50 in rats 5 g/kg).

Cephalosporins are contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to them.
Oral systemic antibiotics should not be administered to patients with septicemia, shock, or other serious illnesses where intestinal absorption of the antibiotic is compromised.
Do not administer to patients with renal insufficiency, since the main route of elimination is through urine and may cause accumulation.

When cephalexin is administered orally, it may cause gastrointestinal effects due to alteration of the flora (anorexia, vomiting, diarrhea). Administration of the drug with a small amount of food may relieve symptoms. The use of cephalexin with broad-spectrum antibiotics with bacteriostatic reaction is not recommended, since they may interfere with the bactericidal action of the drug.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS.
NATIONAL POISONING CENTER: 0800-333-0160 (Argentina).
DO NOT USE AFTER EXPIRATION DATE.

Package containing 50 tablets.

Do not store above 25ºC. Do not expose to refrigeration temperatures. Do not freeze.
Used containers must be disposed of in accordance with local legislation.

The use of this product without a correct diagnosis may generate antimicrobial resistance.
The dosage, intervals and duration of treatment must be respected.