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RILEXINE® (cephalexin tablets) Chewable Tablets

A palatable treatment may help improve pet owner compliance. For the treatment of secondary superficial bacterial pyoderma in dogs caused by susceptible strains of Staphylococcus pseudintermedius.

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RILEXINE® (cephalexin tablets) CHEWABLE TABLETS SUPPORT YOUR APPROACH TO ANTIBIOTIC STEWARDSHIP

Apply good stewardship practices in your clinic by tailoring treatment to fit each case:

  • Select a first generation cephalosporin when treating common infections2
  • Dose accurately to avoid underdosing or over use of antibiotics
  • Choose therapy that helps ensure compliance (completion of a full course of therapy)

Good stewardship can help:3

  • Optimize clinical outcomes
  • Minimize unintended consequences such as inaccurate dosing with cephalexin capsules
  • Reduce the cost of care without adversely impacting the dog’s life


The complete Guidelines for the diagnosis and antimicrobial therapy of canine superficial bacterial folliculitis (Antimicrobial Guidelines Working Group of the International Society for Companion Animal Infectious Diseases) can be found here. 

RILEXINE_Steward_icon.jpg "GOOD STEWARDSHIP PRACTICE and proper use of antimicrobials is critical to reduce the incidence of antimicrobial resistance and decrease the emergence of new resistance genotypes and phenotypes.4"
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DOGS GET A TASTY TREATMENT:

  • No Bitter taste or offensive odor
  • Delicious chicken-liver flavor they love
  • RILEXINE Chewable Tablets are very palatable for pets and should be stored in a secure location where pets cannot access them.
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OWNERS GET AN EASY SOLUTION:

  • Scored tablets for easy splitting and more precise dosing
  • A simple, safe and effective treatment option they can trust5
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YOU GET WHAT YOU’VE BEEN LOOKING FOR:

  • A dog-friendly formulation optimized for greater compliance
  • Three tablet sizes in dosage strengths that help ensure more accurate dosing


Important Safety Information  

RILEXINE® (cephalexin tablets) Chewable Tablets: For oral use in dogs only. People with sensitivities to penicillins or cephalosporins should avoid contact with this product. RILEXINE Chewable Tablets are very palatable for pets and should be stored in a secure location where pets cannot access them. Do not give to dogs with known allergy to penicillins or cephalosporins. Safety in pregnant females or breeding males has not been established. The most common adverse reactions in dogs include diarrhea, vomiting, anorexia and lethargy. For full prescribing information, contact Virbac at 1-800-338-3659 or see full prescribing information here.

 

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References:

  1. Data on file, Virbac Corporation.
  2. Hillier A, Lloyd DH, Weese JS, et al. Guidelines for the diagnosis and antimicrobial therapy of canine superficial bacterial folliculitis (Antimicrobial Guidelines Working Group of the International Society for Companion Animal Infectious Diseases). Veterinary Dermatology, 25, 163-e43.
  3. Leekha S, Terrell CL, Edson RS. General principles of antimicrobial therapy. Mayo Clin Proc. 2011;86(2):156–167.
  4. Scott Weese J, Page SW, Prescott JF. Antimicrobial stewardship in animals. In: Giguère S, Prescott JF, Dowling PM, eds. Antimicrobial Therapy in Veterinary Medicine. 5thed. Hoboken,NJ: JohnWiley & Sons, Inc; 2013:117–132.
  5. RILEXINE® (cephalexin) Chewable Tablets for Dogs [Freedom of Information Summary]. Fort Worth, TX: Virbac AH, Inc; 2012.