Kefavet 500 mg Orion Pharma, Finland

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Kefavet 500 mg
Orion Pharma, Finland
Beta-lactam / first generation antibiotic for oral administration


Composition:
Cefalexin monohydrate..........................................................................................................................................................................500 mg.

Target species:  Dog


Indications:
Treatment of urinary tract infections and recurring severe dermatological infections caused by bacteria sensitive to cefalexin.

Administration route: 
For oral administration
For urinary tract infections: 15 mg/kg body weight twice daily for 14 days. For recurring severe dermatological infections: 25-30 mg/kg twice daily for at least three weeks. Treatment times of 4-6 weeks may be required for deep pyoderma. It is recommended to assess the benefit/risk and the duration of treatment after one month by the responsible veterinarian. To ensure a correct dosage body weight should be determined as accurately as possible to avoid underdosing.

Standard course of treatment:
7 - 10 days.

Contraindication:
Do not use in rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters.

Use during pregnancy, lactation or lay:
The safety of the veterinary medicinal product has not been established during pregnancy and lactation.

Storage:
Store below 25 °C in the original package. Protect from light and moisture.

Packaging:
500 mg box 140 tablet.