Virbac: Lixen Cephalexin Veterinary Oral Powder
Price
₹91
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Product description
Lixen Powder is a water-soluble cephalexin antibiotic by Virbac for treating bacterial infections in poultry. First-generation β-lactam cephalosporin with rapid absorption and high efficacy.
Product Specifications
- Active Ingredient: Cephalexin IP 75mg per gram
- Pack Size: 20g sachet
- Formulation: Water-soluble oral powder
- Manufacturer: Virbac Animal Health
Indications for Poultry
- Coryza and Fowl Cholera treatment
- Salmonella and Bacillary White Diarrhea
- E.Coli infections in chicks and birds
- Gangrenous Dermatitis treatment
- Early chick mortality prevention from bacterial infections
Dosage
- 35-50mg Cephalexin per kg body weight through drinking water
- 30-40kg body weight = 1 sachet (20g) in drinking water
- Treatment duration: 3-5 days
Specific Bird Categories
- Chicks (Brooding): 20mg/kg body weight for E.Coli - 20g sachet for 1000 birds
- Other infections: 20g sachet daily for 500 birds
- Growers: 20g sachet daily for 40 birds
- Finishers/Layers: 20g sachet daily for 25 birds
Key Benefits
- Fast-acting antibiotic with higher safety and efficacy
- Rapid absorption - achieves peak serum level within 1 hour
- Low protein binding (10-15%) for better bioavailability
- Water-soluble and acid-stable formulation
- Broad-spectrum activity against gram-positive bacteria
- Prevents mortality from bacterial infections
Storage & Safety
- Storage: Protect from light, store below 30°C
- Prescription required for veterinary use
- Not for human consumption
Prescription Required: For companion animals only. Use under veterinary supervision. Complete the full course of treatment as prescribed. Monitor for side effects during treatment. Not for human use.
