Rilexine 75 mg Tablets for Dogs and Cats
Active ingredient: Cefalexin
Form
Tablet
Species
Manufacturer
Virbac
VMD MA No.
05653/4131
What it's used for
For the treatment of cutaneous and subcutaneous infections (wounds and abscesses) in cats caused by organisms susceptible to Cefalexin. Amended pages: July...
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Rilexine 75 mg Tablets for Dogs and Cats — SPC Details
Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 27 Mar 2026.
cats caused by organisms susceptible to Cefalexin.
Amended pages: July 2025
For the treatment of urinary-tract infections in cats and dogs (including nephritis and
cystitis) caused by organisms susceptible to Cefalexin.
in cats and dogs:
•
To ensure correct dosage, bodyweight should be determined as accurately as possible to
avoid underdosing.
Due to its palatable formulation, the product is well accepted by cats and dogs but may be
crushed or added to food if necessary.
In severe or acute conditions, the dose may be safely doubled.
Do not use in rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters and gerbils.
Common
(1 to 10 animals / 100 animals
treated):
Vomiting
1,2,3
Diarrhoea
1,2,3
Rare
(1 to 10 animals / 10,000 animals
treated):
Hypersalivation
Increased drinking
Hypersensitivity reaction
(e.g Allergic skin reaction,
Hives, Allergic oedema, Abnormal breathing,
Circulatory disorder)
Mild and transient
In most cases, these effects only lasted a day. They were reversible without
administering symptomatic treatment and without interrupting treatment with the veterinary
medicinal product.
If vomiting and/or diarrhea occurs repeatedly, treatment should be discontinued and the
advice of the treating veterinarian sought.
In animals sensitive to penicillins/cephalosporins.
lactam may occur.
Dogs:
Uncommon
(1 to 10 animals / 1,000 animals
treated):
LethargyRare
(1 to 10 animals / 10,000 animals
treated):
Hypersensitivity reaction
(e.g Allergic skin
reaction, Hives, Allergic oedema, Abnormal
breathing, Circulatory disorder)
Very rare
(< 1 animal / 10,000 animals
treated, including isolated reports):
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
1
In animals sensitive to penicillins/cephalosporins.
lactam may occur.
If vomiting and/or diarrhea occurs repeatedly, treatment should be discontinued and the
advice of the treating veterinarian sought.
Amended pages: July 2025
Reporting adverse events is important. It allows continuous safety monitoring of a
veterinary medicinal product. Reports should be sent, preferably via a veterinarian, to
either the marketing authorisation holder or its local representative or the national
competent authority via the national reporting system. See also the package leaflet for
respective contact details.
Special precautions for safe use in the target species:
As with other antibiotics which are excreted mainly by the kidneys, unnecessary
accumulation may occur in the body when renal function is impaired. In case of known
renal insufficiency, the dose should be reduced and antimicrobials known to be
nephrotoxic should not be administered concurrently.
This product should not be used to treat puppies of less than 1 kg of bodyweight or kittens
under 9 weeks of age.
Use of the product deviating from the instructions given in the S.P.C. may increase the
prevalence of bacteria resistant to Cefalexin and may decrease the effectiveness of
treatment with other cephalosporins and penicillins, due to the potential for cross-
resistance.
Use of the product should be based on susceptibility testing of the bacteria isolated from
the animal. If this is not possible, therapy should be based on local epidemiological
information.
Official, national and regional antimicrobial policies should be taken into account when the
product is used.
As the tablets are palatable to animals there is a danger of excessive ingestion. The
tablets must therefore be stored out of the reach of animals.
Local treatment of cutaneous and subcutaneous infections in cats should be considered as
a complement of the antibiotic treatment.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal
product to animals:
Penicillins and cephalosporins may cause hypersensitivity (allergy) following injection,
inhalation, ingestion or skin contact. Hypersensitivity to penicillin may lead to cross
sensitivity to cephalosporin and . Allergic reactions to these substances may
occasionally be serious.
Amended pages: July 2025
1- Do not handle this product if you know you are sensitised or if you have been advised
not to work with such preparations.
2- Handle this product with great care to avoid exposure, taking all recommended
precautions. Wash hands after use.
3- If you develop symptoms following exposure such as skin rash, seek medical advice
and show the package leaflet or the label to the physician. Swelling of the face, lips or
eyes or difficulty with breathing are more-serious symptoms and require urgent medical
attention.
Special precautions for the protection of the environment:
Not applicable.
some diuretics such as furosemide can enhance nephrotoxicity risks.
The bactericidal activity of cephalosporins is reduced by concomitant administration of
bacteriostatic acting compounds (tetracyclines, chloramphenicol, macrolides and
rifampicin).
Divided tablets should be stored in blister packs.
This information is sourced from the official Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) published by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD). It is provided for informational purposes only and does not replace professional veterinary advice. Always consult your vet before administering any medication.
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