Cefalexin Injection 20%
Indications
For antibiotic therapy in cattle, sheep, dogs and cats.
Cefalexin is a broad-spectrum cephalos porin antibiotic with bactericidal activity against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
For the treatment of infections caused by cephalexin sensitive organisms in cattle, sheep, cats and dogs.
administration and dosage:
Cattle, sheep: For intramuscular injection in the anterior half of the neck.
Dogs and cats: For intramuscular or subcutaneous administration.
Tissue reaction may occur at the site of injection. Massage the inject ion site after administration.
Recommended dose rate:
Cattle: 10 mg/kg (1ml per 20 kg) once daily for up to 5 days.
Sheep: 10 mg/kg (1 ml per 20 kg) once daily for up to 5 days.
Dogs and cats: 10 mg/kg (1 ml per 20kg) once daily for up to 5 days.
contraindications
Contra-indicated in known cases of hypersensitivity to penicillins. Do not inject intravenously.
Handling Precautions
Exposure to cephalexin may cause hypersensitivity (allergy) following injection, inhalation, ingestion or skin contact. Do not handle this product if you know you are s ensitised, or if you have been advised not to work with such preparations.
Withdrawal Period
Meat: 28 days.
Milk: 3 days.
Storage
Store below 30℃. Protect from light.
For Veterinary Use Only
