Cephacin Flavoured 600 Tablets

Country: New Zealand

Language: English

Source: Ministry for Primary Industries

Active ingredient:

cephalexin mono-hydrate

Available from:

Dechra Veterinary Products NZ Limited

INN (International Name):

cephalexin mono-hydrate

Composition:

cephalexin mono-hydrate 643 g/kg

Therapeutic area:

Antibiotic

Authorization status:

ACVM Registered

Authorization date:

2016-04-27

Summary of Product characteristics

Dechra Veterinary Products NZ Limited
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Cephacin Flavoured 600 Tablets (NZ)
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Carton label
RESTRICTED VETERINARY MEDICINE
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
FOR ANIMAL TREATMENT ONLY
CEPHACIN
FLAVOURED 600 TABLETS
EACH TABLET CONTAINS: 600MG CEPHALEXIN (AS
CEPHALEXIN 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.
16, 104, 304, 120, 144, 160, 200, 224, 256, 288 Tablets
DIRECTIONS FOR USE: By oral administration 15 mg/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.
SIDE EFFECTS: Nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea may
occasionally occur. Allergic reactions may be observed but
the incidence is much less than seen with penicillin.
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. Return unused portions to opened blister and
use within 7 days of opening.
DISPOSAL: Dispose of container by wrapping with paper
and putting in garbage.
Registered pursuant to the ACVM act 1997, No. A011216.
See www.foodsafety.govt.nz for registration conditions.
Registered to: Dechra Veterinary Products NZ Limited, PO
Box 1604, Paraparaumu Beach 5252, Tel: [phone]
Made in Australia from imported and local ingredients.
Batch:
Expiry:
Dechra Veterinary Products NZ Limited
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Cephacin Flavoured 600 Tablets (NZ)
04th July 2023
Blister Packaging
RESTRICTED VETERINARY MEDICINE
FOR ANIMAL TREATMENT ONLY
CEPHACIN FLAVOURED 600 TABLETS
600MG CEPHALEXIN (AS MONOHYDRATE)
ACVM no. A011216
Batch:
Expiry: