Virbac Lixen Cefalexin Powder for Birds and Poultry, 300g

About Lixen Powder

Bacterial infections of the skin, ears, gut, urinary tract or chest can make a bird feel unwell, and they need the right antibiotic to clear.

Lixen Powder is an oral powder from Virbac that contains cefalexin. Cefalexin is a first generation cephalosporin antibiotic.

Vets commonly use it for bacterial infections of the chest, gut and skin in pet birds and poultry. Your vet will confirm it suits your bird and set the dose and how long to give it.

Available Pack Sizes

• Lixen Powder, 20g
• Lixen Powder, 300g (this page)

This is the 300g pack. It suits poultry farms and larger flocks.

Prescription Notice

This is a prescription veterinary product. Animeal dispenses it only against a valid prescription from a registered veterinarian. You can upload the prescription at checkout or send it on WhatsApp to +91 90041 57093.

Composition

Active ingredients listed for this product. The exact strength is printed on the pack.

Features and Benefits

• Powder. Mixes into food or water.
• Vet-guided. Your vet sets the dose and length of treatment for your bird.

How It Works

• Cefalexin. It stops bacteria from building their cell walls, so they burst and die.

How to Use

• Dose. Give Lixen Powder exactly as your vet prescribes. The dose depends on your bird's weight, age and condition.
• Mixing. Mix the measured dose into a small amount of food or water and make sure it is all eaten.
• Missed dose. Give it as soon as you remember, unless the next dose is nearly due. Never give two doses together.
• Finish the course. Keep giving it for as long as your vet says, even if your pet seems better, so the infection does not come back.
• Storage. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, unless the pack gives other storage directions. Keep out of reach of children.

Safety and Precautions

• Stop and call your vet if your pet has vomiting, diarrhoea, a rash or swelling of the face.
• Do not use it if your pet has had a reaction to this type of antibiotic before.
• Tell your vet if your pet is allergic to penicillin.
• Tell your vet about any other medicines your bird takes, and if your bird is pregnant, nursing or has liver or kidney problems.

About Virbac

• Who is Virbac. Virbac is a French animal health company with an Indian arm, Virbac Animal Health India.
• What they make. Its range covers vaccines, antiparasitics, antibiotics, supplements and pet food for pets and farm animals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a prescription for Lixen Powder?

Yes. Lixen Powder is a prescription medicine. Animeal needs a valid prescription from a registered vet before it can be dispatched. You can upload it at checkout or send it on WhatsApp to +91 90041 57093.

What is Lixen Powder used for?

Lixen Powder contains cefalexin. Vets use it for bacterial infections of the chest, gut and skin in pet birds and poultry. Your vet decides whether it is right for your bird and for how long.

What if I miss a dose of Lixen Powder?

Give it as soon as you remember. If the next dose is nearly due, skip the missed one and carry on as normal. Never give a double dose.

Also in: Antibiotics for Birds · Bird Products

Product Information

This product requires a valid prescription from a registered veterinarian. Animeal shares this information for educational purposes only. Always consult your vet before use.