Cephacin 600 Tablets

Country: New Zealand

Language: English

Source: Ministry for Primary Industries

Active ingredient:

cephalexin

Available from:

Dechra Veterinary Products NZ Limited

INN (International Name):

cephalexin

Composition:

cephalexin 643 g/kg

Therapeutic area:

Antibiotic

Authorization status:

ACVM Registered

Authorization date:

2001-12-06

Summary of Product characteristics

Cephacin 600 Tablets
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RESTRICTED VETERINARY MEDICINE
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
FOR ANIMAL TREATMENT ONLY
CEPHACIN 600
TABLETS
Each tablet contains:
600mg CEPHALEXIN (as monohydrate)
For the treatment of infection caused by cephalexin
sensitive organisms.
For the treatment of infections of both the upper
and lower urinary tract caused by susceptible
_Staphylococcus aureus, E coli, Proteus_ and
_Klebsiella_.
In the treatment of respiratory tract infections, skin
and soft tissue infections caused by susceptible
micro-organisms in dogs and cats.
100, 300, Tablets
DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
By oral administration 15mg/kg bodyweight 8 or 12
hourly until 48 hours after the clinical signs have
subsided. Genitourinary tract infections should be
treated for a minimum of 7 days.
FIRST AID: If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor
or Poisons Information Centre. Phone New
Zealand 0800 764 766
STORAGE: Store below 30
°
C (room temperature).
Protect from light.
Close lid firmly after use _(100/300 Tablets pack _
_size only). _
DISPOSAL: Dispose of empty container by
wrapping with paper and putting in garbage
ADVERSE REACTIONS:
Nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea may occasionally
occur, allergic reactions may be observed but the
incidence is much less than seen with penicillin.
Penicillins and cephalosporins may cause
hypersensitivity following inhalation, ingestion or
skin contact. Individuals known to be allergic to
penicillins or cephalosporins should take great
care to avoid exposure.
MANUFACTURED BY: DECHRA VETERINARY PRODUCTS
(AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD
2 Cal Close, Somersby, NSW 2250 AUSTRALIA
REGISTERED TO: DECHRA VETERINARY PRODUCTS NZ
LIMITED
198A Kapiti Road, Paraparaumu, New Zealand
Tel: [phone]
ACVM Registration No: A8235.
See www.foodsafety.govt.nz for registration
conditions
Batch:
Expiry:
Cephacin 600 Tablets
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RESTRICTED VETERINARY MEDICINE
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
FOR ANIMAL TREATMENT ONLY
CEPHACIN 600
TABLETS
Each tablet contains: