{"product_id":"rilexine-cephalexin-chewable-tablets-for-dogs-150mg","title":"Rilexine (Cephalexin) Chewable Tablets for Dogs, 150mg","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\u003eReliable Skin Infection Antibiotic for Dogs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRILEXINE® Chewable Tablets are a palatable, veterinarian-prescribed antibiotic solution for dogs fighting secondary superficial bacterial pyoderma caused by susceptible \u003cem\u003eStaphylococcus pseudintermedius\u003c\/em\u003e strains. Designed in easy-to-give chewable form, it helps support accurate dosing and consistent treatment over the full 28-day regimen recommended by vets. This trusted formulation is backed by clinical data and tailored for dogs of various sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\u003eEffective Treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e: Provides targeted therapy for canine skin infections caused by susceptible bacteria.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDog Friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e: Chewable tablets are made to taste good to dogs improving treatment adherence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy Dosing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Scored tablets allow precise dose adjustments for dogs of all sizes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeterinarian Supported\u003c\/strong\u003e: Prescription use ensures safe, guided antibiotic treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClinically Validated\u003c\/strong\u003e: Proven superior to placebo in field studies for pyoderma treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW266587041 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"Paragraph SCXW266587041 BCX0\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW266587041 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW266587041 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\"\u003eVariants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW266587041 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Paragraph SCXW266587041 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW266587041 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW266587041 BCX0\"\u003eRILEXINE® 50 mg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW266587041 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eChewable Tablets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Paragraph SCXW266587041 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW266587041 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW266587041 BCX0\"\u003eRILEXINE® 300 mg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW266587041 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eChewable Tablets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Paragraph SCXW266587041 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW266587041 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW266587041 BCX0\"\u003eRILEXINE® 600 mg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW266587041 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eChewable Tablets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\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: 47.6145%; height: 51px;\"\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\u003eWeight Based Dosing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide a dose of 22 milligrams for every kilogram the dog weighs, given two times per day over a 28 day period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCulture Testing: \u003c\/strong\u003eWhen possible, perform culture and susceptibility testing before starting treatment to confirm the bacteria are sensitive to the medication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjust If Needed: \u003c\/strong\u003eUpdate the antimicrobial treatment once lab results are available and use them to guide further care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReevaluate Response: \u003c\/strong\u003eReview the diagnosis and consider other options if the dog does not show an appropriate clinical improvement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrescription Only: \u003c\/strong\u003eFederal law limits this medication to use by or under the direction 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\u003eAllergy Warning\u003c\/strong\u003e: Do not use in dogs with known hypersensitivity to cephalexin or beta-lactam antibiotics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHuman Safety\u003c\/strong\u003e: Avoid contact if sensitive to penicillins or cephalosporins to reduce allergic reaction risk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResistance Risk\u003c\/strong\u003e: Use only for proven or strongly suspected bacterial infections to reduce resistance development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalatable Formula\u003c\/strong\u003e: Store securely since dogs may willingly consume excess tablets leading to 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\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePossible Side Effects\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigestive upset:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vomiting and diarrhea are the most commonly reported side effects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReduced appetite:\u003c\/strong\u003e Some dogs may lose interest in food during treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow energy:\u003c\/strong\u003e A few dogs have shown signs of tiredness or decreased activity in clinical studies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin reactions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Itching and skin irritation were noted in some dogs during field trials.\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 Keep the product stored between 20 and 25°C, which is 68 to 77°F, during normal use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllowed Excursions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brief temperature changes between 15 and 30°C are acceptable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecure Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store in a safe place where children and pets cannot access it to avoid accidental swallowing.\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=\"\/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=\"\/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 used to treat secondary superficial bacterial skin infections in dogs that are caused by susceptible strains of \u003cem\u003eStaphylococcus pseudintermedius\u003c\/em\u003e. This medication is a prescription cephalosporin antibiotic made specifically for dogs. It is FDA approved under NADA #141-326.\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 manufacturer advises a dose of 22 mg per kilogram of body weight, or 10 mg per pound, given twice a day for 28 days. Any changes to the dose should be made under the direction of a veterinarian. When possible, culture testing should be done before starting treatment.\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. Food may slightly lower the highest level of the drug in the bloodstream, but it does not meaningfully affect how much of the drug is absorbed overall. The recommended twice daily dosing schedule still provides the intended therapeutic effect in both cases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ4: What side effects can occur with RILEXINE®?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAns:\u003c\/strong\u003e The most commonly reported adverse reactions are vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia, and lethargy. In field studies, these effects were generally mild and occurred at rates comparable to placebo-treated dogs, with no clinically significant laboratory abnormalities observed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ5: Is RILEXINE® safe for pregnant or breeding dogs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAns:\u003c\/strong\u003e The safety of RILEXINE® Chewable Tablets has not been studied in breeding dogs or in females that are pregnant or nursing. 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