
Rilexine Chewable Tablets (cephalexin)
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Comprehensive Guide to Rilexine Chewable Tablets (Cephalexin)
Meet the Skin and Urinary Treatment: Rilexine Chewable Tablets (Cephalexin)!
Rilexine Chewable Tablets (Cephalexin) are an FDA-approved, prescription-only dog medication that protects their bacterial skin and urinary tract infections, especially pyoderma. This tasty liver-flavored twice daily chewable oral tablet ensures that your pup is in the healthiest condition by destroying the building blocks of bacteria.
How do Rilexine Chewable Tablets (Cephalexin) work?
Rilexine Chewable Tablets is a medication with one active ingredient - Cephalexin.
Cephalexin is a cephalosporin antibiotic that treats bacterial infections within the respiratory or urinary tracts or upon the bone, skin, ear, or genitals. Cephalexin works by inhibiting the bacterial wall's nucleo-peptide synthesis thus leading to the destruction of bad bacterial infections.
How are Rilexine Chewable Tablets (Cephalexin) administered?
Rilexine Chewable Tablets (Cephalexin) are administered orally twice daily for 28 days to dogs only with or without food. These liver-flavored tablets' recommended dosage is 10 mg per lb of the pet's body weight. People with sensitivities to antimicrobials, like penicillin, should avoid handling the medication.
What are the potential Rilexine Tablets for Dogs side effects of which you should be aware?
Rilexine Chewable Tablets' most common side effects reported are gastrointestinal upset including vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea. If an allergic reaction occurs, contact your veterinarian or emergency clinic immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rilexine Chewable Tablets (Cephalexin) an antibiotic?
Rilexine Chewable's only active ingredient Cephalexin is an antibiotic that treats the body's bacterial infections.
What is Rilexine Chewable Tablets (Cephalexin) used for in dogs?
The chewable tablets fight bacterial infections, including within respiratory and urinary tracts and upon skin, ears, bones, and genitals.
Can humans take Rilexine Chewable Tablets (Cephalexin)?
These tablets are not for use in humans. Antimicrobials, including penicillins and cephalosporins, can cause allergic reactions in sensitized individuals, so ensure to keep this drug out of the reach of children.
Can Rilexine Chewable Tablets (Cephalexin) cause seizures in dogs or make dogs sleepy?
No. Recorded adverse side effects include gastrointestinal upsets (i.e., nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea) or allergic reactions.
Are Rilexine Chewable Tablets (Cephalexin) palatable for dogs?
Yes, especially with a chewable that is liver-flavored.
Are Rilexine Chewable Tablets (Cephalexin) for cats?
Rilexine Chewable Tablets (Cephalexin) are only made to be administered to dogs, and therefore not for cats.
How does Rilexine Chewable Tablets (Cephalexin) help dogs with diagnosed pyoderma?
The typical treatment for pyoderma is antibiotic therapy for a minimum of three to four weeks. The Rilexine Chewable Tablets (Cephalexin) treat bacterial pyoderma, which is a bacterial infection on a pet's skin. Symptoms include lesions, itchiness, pus-filled swelling on the skin, and sometimes hair loss.
Concluding Thoughts
The most important thing that you should know about Rilexine Chewable Tablets (Cephalexin) is that this antibiotic destroys the building blocks of bacteria that treat urinary tract and bacterial skin infections!
DISCLAIMER: FDA law restricts Rilexine Chewable Tablets (Cephalexin) only on order or prescription of a licensed veterinarian for the best pet health care advice. Ask your veterinarian or consult with one of our pet care specialists at 1-800-844-1427, if this is a suitable product for your pet and your home. This informative article is not meant to substitute for the diagnosis, treatment, and professional advice from your veterinarian or other qualified professionals regarding a medical condition. Never disregard or delay seeking professional advice due to what you may have read on our website. Our medications are FDA-approved and/or EPA regulated when and as required by law.
Side Effects & Warnings
The most common side effects of Rilexine are gastrointestinal upset including diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. Rilexine can cause an allergic reaction in some pets. Signs of an allergic reaction include swelling, hives, vomiting, and collapse. If your pet experiences an allergic reaction to this medication, contact your veterinarian or emergency veterinary hospital immediately.
Ingredients
Cephalexin
Directions
The recommended dose of Rilexine (cephalexin) tablets is 22 mg/kg (10 mg/lb) of the pet's body weight twice daily for 28 days. Rilexine can be given with or without food. Administer Rilexine exactly as directed by the prescribing veterinarian.
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