Drug Name

Simplicef (Cefpodoxime)

Drug Uses

Simplicef tablets are indicated for the treatment of skin infections (wounds as well as abscesses) in dogs caused by susceptible strains of:

• Staphylococcus intermedius;
• Staphylococcus aureus;
• Streptococcus canis (group G, hemolytic);
• Escherichia coli;
• Pasteurella multocida, as well as Proteus mirabilis.

How Taken

• The dose range of Simplicef (cefpodoxime proxetil) tablets is 5-10 mg/kg (2.3-4.5 mg/lb) body weight, administered orally, once a day. The dose may be given with or without food. The determination of dosage for any particular patient must take into consideration such factors as the severity as well as nature of the infection, the susceptibility of the causative organisms, as well as the integrity of the patient's host-defense mechanisms. Obtain a sample of the pathogenic organism for culture as well as sensitivity testing prior to beginning antimicrobial therapy. Once results become available, continue with appropriate therapy.

Simplicef tablets should be administered once daily for 5-7 days or for 2-3 days beyond the cessation of clinical signs, up to a maximum of 28 days. Treatment of acute infections should not be continued for more than 3-4 days incase no response to therapy is seen.

Drug Class as well as Mechanism

Simplicef is an orally administered, extended spectrum, semi-synthetic cephalosporin antibiotic.

Missed Dose

Incase you miss to give a dose of Simplicef, give it as soon as likely. Incase it is almost time for your pet to take the next dose, skip the dose as well as go back to the normal dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.

Storage

Store Simplicef between 39 as well as 86 degrees F (4 as well as 30 degrees C). Keep Simplicef out of the reach of children as well as away from pets.

Warnings/Precautions

• Not for human take. Keep this as well as all drugs out of reach of children. Antimicrobial drugs, including penicillins as well as cephalosporins, can cause allergic reactions in sensitized individuals.
• To minimize the possibility of allergic reactions, those handling such antimicrobials, including Simplicef, are advised to avoid direct contact of the product with the skin as well as mucous membranes.

Likely Side Effects

• Halt giving Simplicef as well as seek emergency veterinary health examination care in the event of an allergic reaction (shortness of breath; hives; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; rash or fainting), very bad nausea, vomiting or diarrhea, mucous or blood in the stool, as well as unusual bleeding or bruising. Other, less humorless side effects such as mild nausea or diarrhea or yeast infection may be more likely to occur.
• Continue to give Simplicef as well as notify your veterinarian incase these symptoms occur.

Talk to your veterinarian about any side effect that seems unusual or bothersome to the animal.

More Information

Before giving Simplicef, tell your veterinarian incase your pet is being given another antibiotic (for the alike or a dissimilar infection), probenecid, a loop diuretic such as furosemide, or warfarin. You may need to possess the dosage adjusted. Drugs other than those listed here may as well as work with Simplicef. Talk to your veterinarian or pharmacist before giving any prescription or OTC medicines, including vitamins, minerals, as well as herbal products.