Product Uses
Cefa-Drops contain a cephalosporin antibiotic intended for oral administration, with a pleasant orange-pineapple flavor.
Cefa-Drops are indicated for the treatment of skin and soft tissue infections (cellulitis, pyoderma, dermatitis, wound infections and abscesses) caused by susceptible bacteria in cats and dogs and genitourinary tract infections (cystitis) caused by susceptible bacteria in dogs.
Product Contains
cefadroxil
Dosage and Administration
DOGS: Cefa-Drops should be administered orally at a dosage of 10 mg/lb of body weight twice daily. Dogs with skin or soft tissue infections should be treated for a minimum of three days, whilst dogs with genitourinary tract infections should be treated for a minimum of seven days. The maximum duration of therapy should not exceed 30 days.
CATS: Cefa-Drops should be administered orally at a dosage of 10 mg/lb of body weight once daily. Maximum duration of therapy should not exceed 21 days.
In both species, drug treatment should continue for at least 48 hours after symptoms have subsided. If no response is observed after three days of treatment, therapy should be discontinued and the case should be re-evaluated.
To prepare suspension:Tap bottle lightly to loosen powder. For 15 mL bottle, add 10.4 mL of water in two portions. For 50 mL bottle, add 34 mL of water in two portions. Shake well after each addition. After mixing, store in refrigerator. Shake well before use. Discard unused portion after 14 days.
Dose using the enclosed dropper.
Warnings, Side Effects and Drug Interactions
Cefa-Drops should not be administered to dogs or cats with a known allergy to cephalosporins. In penicillin-allergic animals, Cefa-Drops should be used with caution.
This product is not to be used in animals which are raised for food production.
Safety for use in pregnant female dogs and cats or in breeding males has not been determined.
Occasional nausea and vomiting have been reported following cefadroxil therapy. Administration with food appears to decrease nausea. Diarrhea and lethargy have been occasionally reported.
NOTE: The enclosed dose dropper in Cefa Drops contains natural rubber latex which may cause allergic reactions.
Storage
Store at controlled room temperature 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F).
Manufacturer
Fort Dodge Animal Health
Registration Status
NADA #140-684, Approved by FDA
Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
Cefa Drops
