Ilium Cephalexin 300 & 600

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Pharmacology
Cephalexin is a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic, with a bactericidal mode of action. Cephalexin is resistant to staphylococcal penicillinase, but is sensitive to ß-lactamases produced by many gram-negative organisms. Cephalexin shows very good efficacy against gram-positive bacteria, particularly those associated with canine pyoderma (eg. Staphylococcus intermedius) and acute urinary tract infections (eg. Staph. aureus, S. intermedius, S. epidermidis), but variable efficacy against gram-negative bacteria: ie. Klebsiella spp, Proteus mirabilis and Esherichia coli are generally sensitive to cephalexin but Pseudomonas aeruginosa is generally resistant to the drug.

Indications
For treatment of bacterial infections susceptible to Cephalexin including:
- Infections of Soft Cutaneous Tissues
-     Respiratory and Digestive Infections
-     Urinary Tract Infections
-     Prevention and Treatment of Osteomyelitis

Directions for use
Dogs: 30 mg/kg/day at 12 hourly intervals i.e.:
Cephalexin 300: 1 tablet per 20 kg bodyweight morning and night

Cephalexin 600: 1 tablet per 40 kg bodyweight morning and night

In refractory cases, dose may be increased to 40mg/kg/day at 12 hourly intervals (i.e. 1 tablet per 15kg bodyweight morning and night). Treatment should be carried out for at least 3 days at discretion of Veterinarian.

Presentation:
300: Tablets: 252 packed in 42 foil packs of 6 tablets with dispensing envelopes.
600: Tablets: 100 packed in 10 Foil packs of 10 tablets with dispensing envelopes.

Composition
Each tablet contains:

Cephalexin 300:
300 mg CEPHALEXIN (as MONOHYDRATE)

Cephalexin 600:
600 mg CEPHALEXIN (as MONOHYDRATE)

Precautions
This product is contraindicated in animals that are hypersensitive to Cephalosporins and Penicillins.

Side Effects: Some dogs may exhibit nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.

Storage
Store below 30ºC (room temperature).

Registration
All states

APVMA Number
Cephalexin 300: 60157
Cephalexin 600: 60156