Kanalexin ® MC
Kanamycin (sulfate) + Cephalexin (monohydrate)
Intramammary sterile infusion for lactating cows
Pharmaceutical composition: Each 8 g syringe contains:
Kanamycin (sulfate) 100,000 international units
Cephalexin (monohydrate) 200 mg
Oily base q.s. 8 g
Pharmaceutical specifications: Cephalexin is a beta- lactam antibiotic.It is a first generation cephalosporin with a time-dependent bactericidal activity which is exerted by inhibition of bacterial cell wall synthesis. Kanamycin is an aminoglycoside with concentration-dependent bactericidal activity that affects microorganisms by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis.
The combination of cephalexin and kanamycin has a synergistic effect against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus agalactiae, Streptococcus dysgalactiae, Streptococcus eubris and Escherichia coli.
• Target species: : Cattle
Indications:Treatment of mastitis in lactating cow.