Prescription Required — For veterinary use only. Administer strictly under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian.
Hester Hestacef CV Cefpodoxime + Clavulanate Potassium Veterinary Antibiotic Tablet for Dogs & Cats (162.5mg & 325mg | Pack of 10)
Hester Hestacef CV is a broad-spectrum veterinary antibiotic tablet combining Cefpodoxime Proxetil (third-generation cephalosporin) with Clavulanate Potassium (beta-lactamase inhibitor). This dual-action formulation targets both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, including beta-lactamase-producing strains resistant to standard cephalosporins, providing enhanced antibacterial efficacy for dogs and cats.
Composition (per tablet)
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Hestacef CV 162.5mg: Cefpodoxime Proxetil equivalent to Cefpodoxime 125mg + Clavulanate Potassium equivalent to Clavulanic Acid 37.5mg
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Hestacef CV 325mg: Cefpodoxime Proxetil equivalent to Cefpodoxime 250mg + Clavulanate Potassium equivalent to Clavulanic Acid 75mg
- Note: verify exact composition from product label
Therapeutic Class
- Third-generation cephalosporin + beta-lactamase inhibitor combination antibiotic — broad-spectrum oral tablet for veterinary use
Key Benefits
- Broad-spectrum antibacterial coverage — Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms
- Beta-lactamase inhibition — Clavulanate Potassium protects Cefpodoxime from bacterial resistance
- Effective against resistant bacterial strains including beta-lactamase producers
- Palatable tablet for easy oral administration in dogs and cats
- Available in two strengths (162.5mg and 325mg) for flexible weight-based dosing
Indications
- Skin and soft tissue infections (wounds, abscesses, pyoderma)
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- Respiratory tract infections
- Ear infections (otitis)
- Post-surgical bacterial infections
Directions for Use
- Administer orally as directed by a licensed veterinarian
- Select correct strength based on body weight — refer to product label for dosing chart
- Complete the full prescribed course — do not discontinue early
- Use with caution in animals with known hypersensitivity to cephalosporins or penicillins
Safety Information
- Prescription medicine — for veterinary use only; administer under licensed veterinary supervision
- Complete the full course to prevent recurrence and antibiotic resistance
- Keep out of reach of children
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight; keep container tightly closed