Product Information
Main Ingredient: Cefadroxil
Description: This product is white or off-white tablets.
Pharmacological Action:
It is a β-lactam antibiotic. Its antibacterial activity is similar to cefalexin, but less effective against Salmonella spp. and Shigella spp. Enterococcus spp., Enterobacter spp., Pseudomonas aeruginosa and other bacteria are resistant to this product. After oral administration, it is stable in gastric acid, absorbed rapidly, and its absorption is not affected by food. After oral administration of 22 mg/kg in dogs, the peak plasma concentration of 18.6 μg/mL is reached within 1 to 2 hours, and only 20% of the drug binds to plasma protein. It is largely excreted in urine with a half-life of 2 hours. 50% of the parent drug can be detected in urine within 24 hours after administration. The half-life in cats is nearly 3 hours.
Indications: For the treatment of respiratory, urinary tract, skin and soft tissue infections caused by susceptible Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Pasteurella, Klebsiella and other bacteria in dogs and cats.
Dosage and Administration: Calculated as cefadroxil. Oral administration: 20 mg per kg of body weight for dogs and cats, once a day. Medication should be continued for 2 to 3 days after the disappearance of disease symptoms.
Adverse Reactions: Diarrhea, soft stool or vomiting may occasionally be observed. These adverse reactions occur at low frequency and are mild and transient.
Precautions:
(1) Administration during or after feeding is recommended.
(2) Persons with known hypersensitivity to penicillins or cephalosporins shall avoid contact with this product.
(3) Keep out of reach of children.
Withdrawal Period: Not required.
Specifications: Calculated as C16H17N3O5S: (1) 0.125g (2) 0.25g (3) 0.5g
Storage: Sealed, store in a cool place.