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Rilexine (Cephalexin) Chewable Tablet for Dogs Rx
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Rilexine (Cephalexin) Chewable Tablet for Dogs Description
Rilexine is a broad-spectrum antibiotic known as Cephalexin. It is most commonly used to stop the growth of harmful bacterial in the skin, urinary tract, respiratory tract, bones, and joints. It is available in an easily administered chewable tablet, sold per unit.
What is Rilexine (Cephalexin) Chewable Tablet for Dogs?
Rilexine is a chewable tablet for the treatment of infections caused by bacteria sensitive to cephalexin in dogs. Rilexine treats many common bacterial infections such as cutaneous infections (pyoderma), including skin fold pyoderma impetigo, folliculitis, furunculosis and cellulitis and treats nephritis and cystitis.
Which animals/pets is Rilexine (Cephalexin) Chewable Tablet for Dogs for?
Rilexine is intended for the treatment of dogs with bacterial infections.
Rilexine (Cephalexin) Chewable Tablet for Dogs uses
Rilexine is a highly effective method of treating the following bacterial infections:
- urinary tract infections
- Pyoderma skin infections
- soft tissue infections
- bone infections
- respiratory tract infections
What does Rilexine (Cephalexin) Chewable Tablet for Dogs do?
Rilexine (Cephalexin) is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that works by stopping harmful bacteria from being bale to effectively generate cell walls, which is an integral part of their lifecycle. This drastically inhibits their survival, putting an end to the infection.
Rilexine (Cephalexin) Chewable Tablet for Dogs side effects
Rilexine is often agreeable with canaine ingestion. It is frequently prescribed for several months with moderate to no side effects. Contact your veterinarian if any of the following occur:
- loss of appetite
- vomiting
- diarrhea
- drooling
- rapid breathing
- skin rash
- excitability
- high fever (rare)
Rilexine (Cephalexin) Chewable Tablet for Dogs ingredients
Cephalexin
Rilexine (Cephalexin) Chewable Tablet for Dogs overdose: What to do?
Contact your closest emergency pet hospital.
What to know before using Rilexine (Cephalexin) Chewable Tablet for Dogs
Keep away from children and animals. Use with caution in pets with kidney failure or a history of seizures. Use with caution in pregnant animals. Do not use on Pets whom have had previous allergic reactions to penicillin, other cephalosporins or antibiotics.
How is Rilexine (Cephalexin) Chewable Tablet for Dogs sold?
Sold Per Tablet in the following strengths :
150 mg
300 mg
600 mg
Manufacturer
Virbac Animal Health
Tips for using Rilexine (Cephalexin) Chewable Tablet for Dogs
When dealing with an unidentified bacterial infection, cephalosporins may be administered in conjunction with other antibiotics for a wider scope of antimicrobial effect. However, known drug interactions include:
- aminoglycosides (gentamicin, neomycin)
- amphotericin B - chloramphenicol
- oral anticoagulants (blood thinners)
- penicillin
- probenecid
Overview
Give medication as directed by your veterinarian. It is usually given two to three times a day.
Missed doses reduce the effectiveness of therapy.
Read and follow the label carefully.
Give the exact amount prescribed and only as often as directed.
Give this medication for as long as your veterinarian directs. Call ahead for refills.
For liquids, shake well before accurately measuring the dose.
May be given with food.
Ideally, give the medication at the same time daily.
If a dose is missed, give it as soon as you can. If it is time already for the next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to the normal schedule. Do not give two doses at the same time.
Main Ingredients
Cephalexin
