Labiana launches Lexylan 180 mg/ml – New Category C Injectable Cephalosporin with 0-Day Withdrawal in Dairy Cattle

WHY USE LEXYLAN?

Unique injectable cephalosporin registered for cattle in the antibiotic group C.

Innovation without waiting: the only injectable antibiotic in categories C and D with 0 withdrawal days in dairy cattle milk.

Exclusivity in its class: the only injectable cephalosporin registered for cattle in the antibiotic group C, while all others are in group B.

Therapeutic versatility: ideal for treating metritis, interdigital dermatitis, wound infections, abscesses, and septicemic mastitis.

BASIC INFORMATION

Vials of 100ml and 250ml. Validity: 3 years in original packaging.

Active ingredient: Cephalexin (as cephalexin sodium) 180 mg/ml 1st generation cephalosporin

 Pharmaceutical form: Injectable suspension

 Target species: Cattle, Dogs, Cats

Withdrawal periods:

• Cattle: Meat: 12 days
• Milk: zero hours

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INDICATIONS AND DOSAGE

• Metritis
• Interdigital dermatitis
• Wound infections and abscesses
• Septic mastitis, in combination with intramammary therapy

Dosage: 7 mg/kg (0.39 ml/10 kg B.W.), IM, once/day for 5 days.

ANTIBACTERIAL SPECTRUM OF CEPHALEXIN

GRAM +

• Staphylococcus spp. (including penicillin-resistant strains)
• Streptococcus spp.
• Trueperella pyogenes

GRAM –

• Pasteurella spp.
• Escherichia coli
• Fusobacterium spp.

RESISTANT ORGANISMS

• Pseudomonas spp.
• Other Proteus species

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