MiPet Petalexin Tablets 300mg pk210
Petalexin 300mg tablets for dogs
creamy oblong tablets with small brown spots marked with a score-line. The tablets can be divided into halves.
Petalexin 300mg tablets for dogs
For the treatment of bacterial skin infections in dogs (including deep and superficial pyodermas) caused by organisms susceptible to Cefalexin.
For the treatment of urinary-tract infections in dogs (including nephritis and cystitis) caused by organisms susceptible to Cefalexin.
This product can be used in pregnant and lactating animals.
Amounts to be administered and administration route
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 in dogs;
- at least 15 days in case of superficial infectious dermatitis in dogs;
- at least 28 days in case of deep infectious dermatitis in dogs.
To achieve this dosage, administer:
In dogs:
Twice daily, one tablet per 20 kg of bodyweight or ½ tablet per 10 kg of bodyweight.
To ensure a correct dosage, body weight should be determined as accurately as possible to avoid underdosing.
Due to its palatable formulation, the product is well accepted by dogs but may be crushed or added to food if necessary.
In severe or acute conditions, the dose may be safely doubled.
Shelf-life of the veterinary medicinal product as packaged for sale: 3 years.
Keep the blisters in the outer carton.
Divided tablets should be stored in blister packs.
One tablet contains Cefalexin 300 mg (as Cefalexin Monohydrate)
Do not use in animals known to be hypersensitive to penicillins and cephalosporins.
Do not use in rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters and gerbils.
Do not use in known cases of hypersensitivity to the active substance, to other cephalosporins, to other substances of the β-lactam group or to any of the excipients.