{"product_id":"rilexine-cephalexin-chewable-tablets-for-dogs-300mg","title":"Rilexine (Cephalexin) Chewable Tablets for Dogs, 300mg","description":"\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"700\" alt=\"RX MAP\" class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/hordypaw.shop\/cdn\/shop\/files\/rx-map.webp\" 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 Treatment for Canine Bacterial Pyoderma\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRILEXINE Chewable Tablets are an FDA approved oral antibiotic made specifically for dogs with secondary superficial bacterial pyoderma caused by certain strains of \u003cem\u003eStaphylococcus pseudintermedius\u003c\/em\u003e. Each chewable tablet contains cephalexin and is meant to be given twice a day for 28 days. The tasty chew makes it easier to give to dogs while still providing proven clinical results and strong absorption when taken by mouth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: your medication may arrive packaged in a HardyPaw 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\u003eTargeted Skin Therapy\u003c\/strong\u003e: Specifically indicated for secondary superficial bacterial pyoderma caused by susceptible\u003cem\u003e S. pseudintermedius\u003c\/em\u003e strains in dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProven Clinical Success\u003c\/strong\u003e: Demonstrated 70.3 percent treatment success compared to 12.5 percent with placebo in a controlled field study.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Oral Absorption\u003c\/strong\u003e: Approximately 90 percent bioavailability following oral administration ensures effective systemic antibiotic exposure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime Dependent Activity\u003c\/strong\u003e: Achieves pharmacodynamic targets for staphylococcal infections with recommended 22 mg per kg twice daily dosing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalatable Chewables\u003c\/strong\u003e: Freely consumed in over 78 percent of doses during palatability studies with client-owned dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRILEXINE 150 mg Chewable Tablets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRILEXINE 300 mg Chewable Tablets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRILEXINE 600 mg Chewable Tablets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActive Ingredient\u003c\/strong\u003e\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: 41.253%; height: 115px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"185\" style=\"width: 25.0429%; height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"188\" style=\"width: 23.9381%; height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"95\" style=\"width: 26.516%; height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"82\" style=\"width: 22.8332%; 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=\"185\" style=\"width: 25.0429%; height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 mg per lb body weight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"188\" style=\"width: 23.9381%; height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e22 mg per kg body weight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"95\" style=\"width: 26.516%; height: 35.5966px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwice daily\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"82\" style=\"width: 22.8332%; 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\u003eStandard Dose\u003c\/strong\u003e: Administer 22 mg per kg body weight twice daily for 28 consecutive days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCulture Testing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Perform culture and susceptibility testing before treatment to confirm organism sensitivity to cephalexin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTherapy Adjustment\u003c\/strong\u003e: Adjust antimicrobial therapy if laboratory results indicate reduced susceptibility or resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResponse Monitoring\u003c\/strong\u003e: Re-evaluate diagnosis and consider alternative therapy if an acceptable clinical response is not observed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrescription Required\u003c\/strong\u003e: Federal law restricts this medication to use by or on order of a licensed veterinarian.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\u003eAntibiotic stewardship: \u003c\/strong\u003eDo not prescribe unless a bacterial infection is confirmed or strongly suspected. This helps lower the risk of antibiotic resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllergic sensitivity: \u003c\/strong\u003eAvoid use in dogs with a known allergy to cephalexin or other beta-lactam antibiotics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalatable formulation: \u003c\/strong\u003eStore the tablets in a secure place. Dogs and cats may eat too many if they have access, which can lead to an overdose.\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\u003eLaboratory Interference\u003c\/strong\u003e: May cause false positive urine glucose and altered protein test results.\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 upset: \u003c\/strong\u003eDigestive upset was the most commonly reported side effect, including vomiting, diarrhea, and a reduced appetite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLethargy: \u003c\/strong\u003eSome dogs showed lower energy levels during treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin reactions: \u003c\/strong\u003eItching, dermatitis, and skin lesions were reported during the field study.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlood changes: \u003c\/strong\u003eIn rare cases, dogs may develop neutropenia, anemia, or longer clotting times.\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\u003eRoom Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: Store at 20°C to 25°C with permitted excursions between 15°C and 30°C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecure Location\u003c\/strong\u003e: Keep out of reach of pets and children due to palatable chewable formulation.\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-ro\/pages\/shipping-policy\" title=\"Shipping policy\" aria-label=\"Shipping policy\"\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-ro\/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 it is caused by susceptible strains of \u003cem\u003eStaphylococcus pseudintermedius\u003c\/em\u003e. This medication contains cephalexin and is an oral antibiotic approved specifically for dogs. 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 dose is 22 mg per kg of body weight, equivalent to 10 mg per pound, administered twice daily for 28 days. Treatment duration and adjustments should be determined by a licensed veterinarian based on clinical response and laboratory results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3: Can RILEXINE be given with food?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAns:\u003c\/strong\u003e RILEXINE can be given with or without food. While feeding may slightly lower the highest level of the drug in the bloodstream, it does not meaningfully change how much cephalexin is absorbed overall. The recommended twice daily dosing still reaches the intended treatment levels whether your dog has eaten or not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ4: Is RILEXINE safe for all dogs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAns:\u003c\/strong\u003e RILEXINE should not be used in dogs that are allergic to cephalexin or other beta-lactam antibiotics, including penicillins and cephalosporins. Its safety has not been studied in breeding, pregnant, or nursing dogs. Always consult a veterinarian before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ5: 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 frequently reported adverse reactions include vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia, and lethargy. These reactions were observed during field studies evaluating safety and effectiveness. Pet owners should contact their veterinarian if unusual or persistent symptoms occur during treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Virbac","offers":[{"title":"1 tablet","offer_id":43220316520609,"sku":"VC00-7630-1","price":5.0,"currency_code":"RON","in_stock":true},{"title":"15 tablets","offer_id":43220316553377,"sku":"VC00-7630-15","price":62.0,"currency_code":"RON","in_stock":true},{"title":"30 tablets","offer_id":43220316586145,"sku":"VC00-7630-30","price":124.0,"currency_code":"RON","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 tablets","offer_id":43220316618913,"sku":"VC00-7630-60","price":248.0,"currency_code":"RON","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0593\/2446\/5313\/files\/rilexine-cephalexin-chewable-tablets-for-dogs-300mg-15-pet-medicine-166.jpg?v=1778119265","url":"https:\/\/hordypaw.shop\/en-ro\/products\/rilexine-cephalexin-chewable-tablets-for-dogs-300mg","provider":"HardyPaw","version":"1.0","type":"link"}