Virbac: Lixen Cephalexin Veterinary Oral Powder

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.