{"product_id":"rilexine-cephalexin-chewable-tablets-for-dogs-600mg","title":"Rilexine (Cephalexin) Chewable Tablets for Dogs, 600mg","description":"\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/hordypaw.shop\/cdn\/shop\/files\/rx-map.webp\" class=\"img-responsive\" alt=\"RX MAP\" width=\"700\" data-original=\"https:\/\/shopify-images-bucket.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/rx-map.jpg\" data-files=\"rx-map.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEffective Bacterial Skin Infection Treatment for Dogs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRILEXINE Chewable Tablets are FDA-approved cephalexin tablets for dogs diagnosed with secondary superficial bacterial pyoderma caused by susceptible \u003cem\u003eStaphylococcus pseudintermedius\u003c\/em\u003e. Given at 22 mg per kg twice daily for 28 days, this broad-spectrum cephalosporin delivers bactericidal action with proven clinical success. Its palatable chewable format supports easier administration and consistent dosing at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note product may arrive in a Hardy Paw Pharmacy vial, manufacturer packaging is shown for reference.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProven Cure Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e: Achieved 70.3 percent treatment success versus 12.5 percent with placebo in field study.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBactericidal Activity\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cephalexin interferes with bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding penicillin-binding proteins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptimized Dosing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Twice daily 22 mg per kg dosing achieved pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic targets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Bioavailability\u003c\/strong\u003e: Approximately 90 percent absolute oral bioavailability supports reliable systemic absorption in dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalatable Tablets\u003c\/strong\u003e: Freely consumed in over 78 percent of doses during multi location palatability studies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariants \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRILEXINE150 mg Chewable Tablets \u003cbr\u003eRILEXINE300 mg Chewable Tablets \u003cbr\u003eRILEXINE600 mg Chewable Tablets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActive Ingredient\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCephalexin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended-Dosage Chart\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 26.4096%; height: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"256\" style=\"width: 53.7449%; height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight-Based Dose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"115\" style=\"width: 24.1463%; height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"102\" style=\"width: 21.4201%; height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"256\" style=\"width: 53.7449%; height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e22 mg\/kg (10 mg\/lb) body weight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"115\" style=\"width: 24.1463%; height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwice daily\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"102\" style=\"width: 21.4201%; height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e28 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosage \u0026amp; Administration Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrescription Required\u003c\/strong\u003e: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on order of licensed veterinarian.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight Based Dosing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Administer 22 mg per kg of body weight twice daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment Duration\u003c\/strong\u003e: Continue treatment for full 28 days unless veterinarian advises otherwise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCulture Testing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Perform culture and susceptibility testing to confirm bacterial sensitivity before treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTherapy Adjustment\u003c\/strong\u003e: Adjust antimicrobial therapy once culture results become available if needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisclaimer: This dosage information is provided by the manufacturer. Always consult your veterinarian before administering or adjusting any supplement for your pet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecure Storage\u003c\/strong\u003e: Store tablets securely as dogs and cats may ingest excessive quantities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreeding Safety\u003c\/strong\u003e: Safe use in breeding, pregnant, or lactating dogs has not been evaluated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllergic Sensitivity\u003c\/strong\u003e: Contraindicated in dogs allergic to cephalexin or other beta lactam antibiotics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAntimicrobial Stewardship\u003c\/strong\u003e: Avoid prescribing without confirmed bacterial infection to reduce resistance risk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePossible Side Effects\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGastrointestinal Signs\u003c\/strong\u003e: Vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia, and lethargy were most commonly reported reactions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin Reactions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pruritus, dermatitis, and skin lesions were observed in some treated dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBehavior Changes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Somnolence and decreased activity were reported during safety studies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLaboratory Changes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mild alterations in certain blood and liver parameters occurred but lacked clinical significance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControlled Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: Store at 20°C to 25°C with permitted excursions 15°C to 30°C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChild Safety\u003c\/strong\u003e: Keep out of reach of children and prevent accidental human ingestion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e: Keep tablets in secured location to prevent accidental overdose by pets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Return\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer ground, express, priority, and international delivery; see our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/shipping-policy\" title=\"Shipping policy | hardypaw\" aria-label=\"Shipping policy | hardypaw\"\u003eshipping policy\u003c\/a\u003e for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/policies\/refund-policy\" title=\"Refund policy\" aria-label=\"Refund policy\"\u003erefund policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrescription items are NON-RETURNABLE and NON-REFUNDABLE. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ1: What is RILEXINE used for in dogs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAns:\u003c\/strong\u003e RILEXINE Chewable Tablets are prescribed to treat secondary superficial bacterial pyoderma in dogs when the infection is caused by susceptible strains of Staphylococcus pseudintermedius. This FDA approved medication contains cephalexin and is intended for veterinary use only. It should be used under the direction and supervision of a licensed veterinarian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2: What is the recommended dosage of RILEXINE for dogs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAns:\u003c\/strong\u003e The recommended amount is 22 mg per kilogram of dog’s body weight, given twice daily for 28 days. You can start treatment before culture results are back. After the results are available, adjust the treatment if needed based on susceptibility testing and your veterinarian’s guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3: Is RILEXINE safe for long term use in dogs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAns:\u003c\/strong\u003e In safety studies, RILEXINE was given at the recommended dose and at higher doses for up to 12 weeks. The side effects observed were usually mild and occasional, mostly involving digestive issues. No clinically meaningful lab abnormalities were seen at the labeled dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ4: What are the common side effects of RILEXINE in dogs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAns:\u003c\/strong\u003e The most commonly reported adverse reactions include vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia, and lethargy. Some dogs experienced skin related reactions or mild laboratory value changes, though differences between treated and placebo groups were not clinically significant in field studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ5: Is RILEXINE palatable for dogs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAns:\u003c\/strong\u003e RILEXINE Chewable Tablets are formulated to taste good. 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