15 mg Cephalexin per kg bodyweight twice daily (equivalent to 30 mg per kg bodyweight per day):
•5 days in case of cutaneous and subcutaneous infections (wounds and abscesses) in cats;
•14 days in case of urinary-tract infection in cats and dogs;
•at least 15 days in case of superficial infectious dermatitis in dogs;
•at least 28 days in case of deep infectious dermatitis in dogs.
To achieve this dosage, administer:
Cats and dogs
One tablet of Rilexine 75 per 5 kg bodyweight or 1/2 tablet per 2.5 kg of bodyweight twice daily.
Dogs only
One tablet of Rilexine 300 per 20 kg bodyweight or ½ tablet per 10 kg of bodyweight twice daily.
One tablet of Rilexine 600 per 40 kg bodyweight or ½ tablet per 20 kg of bodyweight twice daily.
To ensure correct dosage, bodyweight should be determined as accurately as possible to avoid under dosing.
Due to its palatable formulation, the product is well accepted by cats and dogs but may be crushed or added to food if necessary.
In severe or acute conditions the dose may be safely doubled.