MiPet Petalexin Tablets 75mg pk210
Petalexin 75mg tablets for dogs and cats
are creamy oblong tablets with small brown spots with a score-line. The tablets can be divided into halves.
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.
Petalexin 75mg tablets for dogs and cats
For the treatment of bacterial skin infections in dogs (including deep and superficial pyodermas) caused by organisms susceptible to Cefalexin.
For the treatment of cutaneous and subcutaneous infections (wounds and abscesses) in cats caused by organisms susceptible to Cefalexin.
For the treatment of urinary-tract infections in cats and dogs (including nephritis and cystitis) caused by organisms susceptible to Cefalexin.
The 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 duration of:
- 5 days in case of cutaneous and subcutaneous infections (wounds and abscesses) in cats;
- 14 days in case of urinary-tract infection in cats and 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 cats and dogs:
Twice daily, one tablet per 5 kg of bodyweight or ½ tablet per 2.5 kg of bodyweight.
To ensure correct dosage, bodyweight should be determined as accurately as possible to avoid under dosing.
Due to its palatable formulation, the product is well accepted by cats and dogs but may be crushed or added to food if necessary.
In severe or acute conditions, the dose may be safely doubled.
One tablet contains 75mg Cefalexin (as Cefalexin Monohydrate)
Do not use in animals which are 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.