Ceporex Vet is a Broad spectrum antibiotic. Contains cephalexin. NOTE that Ceporex Vet is the licensed veterinary product. It is now an offence to prescribe Ceporex (the cheaper human version).
The Tablets are indicated for oral antibiotic therapy in cats and dogs. Cefalexin is a broad spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic with bactericidal activity against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. The following micro-organisms have been shown to be sensitive to cefalexin in vitro: Staphylococcus spp (including penicillin-resistant strains), Streptococcus spp, Corynebacterium spp, Pasteurella multocida, Escherichia coli, Micrococcus spp, Moraxella spp.
When susceptible organisms are present, the tablets may be effective in the treatment of infections of the respiratory tract, urogenital tract, the skin and localised infections in soft tissue. In dogs it may also be effective in the treatment of infections of the gastrointestinal tract. The recommended dose rate is 10 to 15 mg/kg bodyweight twice daily. The following is intended as a guide. Dogs 6 to 9 kg bodyweight: 2×50 mg tablets twice daily. 5 kg or less bodyweight: 1×50 mg tablet twice daily. Cats Average dose rate: 1×50 mg tablet twice daily. Treatment for five days is recommended. Any variation should be at the discretion of the prescribing veterinary surgeon, e.g. in cases where the condition requires an extended course of treatment (such as chronic pyoderma)..
The Tablets are well accepted by cats and dogs but may be crushed or added to food if necessary.
Info taken from here:
http://www.petmeds.co.uk/p-3068-ceporex-vet-250mg-single-tablet.aspx
