Rilexine tablets for dogs and cats

Rilexine tablets for dogs and cats

Rilexine tablets for dogs and cats

PRESCRIPTION NEEDED (Pom-V)

What Rilexine tablets for dogs and cats are for

Rilexine tablets for dogs and cats are prescription antibiotics. Vets use them to treat infections caused by bacteria that are sensitive to cephalexin.

They are commonly prescribed for:

• Skin and soft tissue infections

• Wound and abscess infections

• Some urinary tract infections

• Other confirmed cephalexin-sensitive infections

Rilexine tablets for dogs and cats treat bacterial infections only. They do not work against viruses, fungi or parasites.

Product options and strengths

All of the following sit on this single product page as variations:

• Rilexine 75 mg Palatable Tablets for Dogs & Cats – single tablet or 1 x 210

• Rilexine 300 mg Palatable Tablets for Dogs & Cats – single tablet or 1 x 210

• Rilexine 600 mg Palatable Tablets for Dogs & Cats – single tablet or 1 x 210

Selling Rilexine tablets for dogs and cats per tablet allows you to match the prescription exactly. Full boxes of 210 are also available when requested by your vet.

Always order the same strength and quantity of Rilexine tablets for dogs and cats that appear on your written prescription.

How Rilexine tablets for dogs and cats work

Rilexine tablets for dogs and cats contain cephalexin, a cephalosporin antibiotic.

Cephalexin:

• Interferes with bacterial cell wall production

• Weakens the cell wall so bacteria cannot survive

• Helps reduce bacterial numbers at the infection site

This action supports your pet’s immune system in clearing the infection. For best results, Rilexine tablets for dogs and cats must be given at the correct dose and for the full prescribed course.

Benefits of Rilexine tablets for dogs and cats

When used as your vet directs, Rilexine tablets for dogs and cats can:

✔ Help clear many cephalexin-sensitive bacterial infections

✔ Reduce pain, redness and swelling linked to infection

✔ Support faster, more comfortable recovery

✔ Provide palatable tablets that many pets take more easily

✔ Offer several strengths for accurate, weight-based dosing

As infection settles, most pets feel brighter, eat better and are more comfortable.

How to give Rilexine tablets for dogs and cats

Always follow the instructions on the label and from your vet. General guidance:

• Give the exact number and strength of Rilexine tablets for dogs and cats prescribed

• Your vet will confirm how many times per day to dose

• Tablets are palatable, so many pets will take them as a treat

• You can give them with or without food, as advised by your vet

• Make sure your pet swallows the full tablet or tablet portion

Try to give Rilexine tablets for dogs and cats at the same times each day. If you miss a dose, ask your vet what to do. Do not double the next dose unless your vet clearly tells you to.

Course length and monitoring

It is very important to finish the full course of Rilexine tablets for dogs and cats, even if your pet seems much better after a few days. Stopping early can:

• Leave some bacteria alive

• Increase the risk of the infection returning

• Contribute to antibiotic resistance

Your vet may schedule a follow-up visit for deeper or more severe infections. Contact your vet promptly if:

• Signs worsen after starting Rilexine tablets for dogs and cats

• There is no improvement in the timescale your vet has given

• New or worrying signs appear during the course

Safety information

Rilexine tablets for dogs and cats are a POM-V medicine and must only be used:

• For the animal named on the prescription

• At the dose and schedule set by your vet

Important points:

• Do not share Rilexine tablets for dogs and cats between pets

• Tell your vet about all other medicines or supplements your pet receives

• Inform your vet if your pet has kidney disease or a history of severe digestive upset

• Do not use in animals with known allergy to penicillins or cephalosporins

Possible side effects can include:

• Mild vomiting or diarrhoea

• Reduced appetite in some pets

Contact your vet immediately if you notice:

• Persistent vomiting or diarrhoea

• Marked lethargy, weakness or collapse

• Swelling of the face, lips or eyelids

• Any sudden or severe reaction

Storage and disposal

• Store Rilexine tablets for dogs and cats in the original packaging

• Keep in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight

• Keep out of sight and reach of children and other animals

• Do not use after the expiry date shown on the pack

Return any unused or expired Rilexine tablets for dogs and cats to your vet or pharmacist for safe disposal. Do not dispose of veterinary antibiotics in household waste.

Used exactly as your vet directs, Rilexine tablets for dogs and cats can play an important role in clearing bacterial infections and helping your pet recover safely and comfortably.

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