cefalexin 300 mg tablet
For the treatment of bacterial skin infections and urinary-tract infections in dogs
One tablet contains:
Active substance:
cefalexin (as cefalexin monohydrate) ……………………………………. 300 mg
Indications for use, specifying the target species
For the treatment of bacterial skin infections (including deep and superficial
pyoderma) caused by organisms, including Staphylococcus spp., susceptible to
cefalexin.
For the treatment of urinary-tract infections (including nephritis and cystitis) caused
by organisms, including Escherichia coli, susceptible to cefalexin.
Amounts to be administered and administration route
For oral administration.
15 mg of cefalexin per kg of bodyweight twice daily (equivalent to 30 mg per kg of
bodyweight per day) for a duration of:
- 14 days in case of urinary-tract infection
- at least 15 days in case of superficial bacterial infection of the skin.
- at least 28 days in case of deep bacterial infection of the skin.
To ensure correct dosage, bodyweight should be determined as accurately as
possible to avoid underdosing.
The product may be crushed or added to food if necessary.
In severe or acute conditions, except in cases of known renal insufficiency (see
section 4.5), the dose may be doubled.
Shelf life
Shelf-life of the veterinary medicinal product as packaged for sale: 2 years.
Shelf life after first opening the immediate packaging: 48 hours.
Nature and composition of immediate packaging
PVC/aluminium/OPA – PVC blister
Cardboard box of 1 blister of 6 tablets
Cardboard box of 10 blisters of 6 tablets
Cardboard box of 25 blisters of 6 tablets
Not all pack sizes may be marketed