CefPet 100 Mg tablets include the cefpodoxime belongs to the group of the antibiotics called as Cephalosporins. This tablets are found in packaging of 10 tablets in Strip. Cefpodoxime is used to treat bacterial infection in many parts of the body. It works by killing bacteria and also help to stop the growth of the bacterial in body.
Cefpodoxime is the third generation antibiotic. Mainly used to treat the skin infection in dogs. This salt help to kill the bacteria such as Staphylococcus, Pasteurella species, Streptococcus Canis And E.coli and certain bacteria causing urinary tract and respiratory infection.
Which form of Cefpodoxime is given to Dogs / Cats ?
This salt is available as a tablet or oral suspension ( liquid ). Cefpodoxime salt is given with food or without food. If you can use liquid form then shake the liquid or oral suspension before use. If medicine is given with out food then dog will vomit. But next time you should have to give this medicines with food.
Uses of CefPet Tablets in Dogs / Cats :
Respiratory tract infections such as : Bronchitis And Asthma
Skin infection
Ear infection
Infection of the sinuses
Throat infection
Infection of the tonsils
Infection of urinary tract
Gonorrhea ( sexually transmitted disease in male and female reproductive organs )
Other infection of genital organ in male and female
Side Effects of CefPet 100 Mg Tablets :
There are minor side effects of Cefpodoxime. There are minor reported side effects are vomiting, decreased appetite, diarrhea and lethargy. If this effects becomes long lasting or severe than you should have to contact with veterinarian.
There are few side effects of this salt in Cats : Anorexia ( Loss of appetite ). If any other side effects shown by this medicines then contact your veterinarian as early as possible.
Side Effects List Of CefPet 100 Mg :
- Headache
- Stomach Pain
- Nausea
- Chest pain
- Mild Diarrhea
- Bloating
- Skin and genital infection
- Cough
- Vertigo
- Vaginal fungal infection
- Lethargy or Tiredness
All these are the few symptoms of the CefPet 100 mg tablets in pets.
CefPet 100 mg – Action :
CefPet 100 mg control the growth of the bacterial infection by suppress the bacteria or by killing them. This medicine inhibit the synthesis of bacterial cell wall.
Direction Of Use : By oral route in food or without food.
Dose Rate / Dosage :
For accurate dose rate you must have to contact with your vet or dose rate of CefPet 100 mg in dogs as per recommendation by your vet.
“ACCURATE DOSE RATE RECOMMENDED BY YOUR VETERINARIAN”
Dose rate of CefPet 100 mg may be defined as two types : 5 mg/kg or 10 mg / kg. Both dose rate will be issued by your vet as per prescription or treatment.
Dosage of Cefpodoxime Proxetil according to body weight : 1. 5mg / kg
Daily Dosage : 100 mg tablet – At 10 kg body weight – 0.5 tab, At 20 kg body weight – 1 tab.
2. 10 mg / kg
Daily Dosage : 100 mg tablet – At 5 kg body weight – 0.5 tab, At 10 kg body weight – 1 tab.
This is all about dosage of CefPet 100 mg tablet in dogs and cats
Chemical Structure of Cefpodoxime Proxetil :
Cefpodoxime Proxetil is the antibiotic that helps to kill the growth of pathogenic microorganism. Also help to kill the growth of the bacteria and the bacterial infestations. Cefpodoxime Proxetil is a prodrug and its active metabolite is cefpodoxime. This medicine is available as 100 mg tablets and 200 mg tablets.
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