# Lixen (Cephalexin) Dose for Cattle: Strengths & Dose Calculator

> Lixen is a cephalexin tablet from Virbac India; each tablet contains 600 mg of cephalexin. The Virbac India page lists it for cattle (respiratory tract infection) at 30 mg/kg once a day…

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- Type: Vet product
- Publisher: WeVet
- Updated: 2026-11-02
- Medically reviewed by: Dr. Ravi Baraiya, B.V.Sc. (2026-11-02)
- Audience: veterinarians and veterinary students

Lixen is a cephalexin tablet from Virbac India; each tablet contains 600 mg of cephalexin [1]. The Virbac India page lists it for cattle (respiratory tract infection) at 30 mg/kg once a day or 15 mg/kg twice a day — one tablet per 20 kg once a day [1].

- Brand: Lixen
- Contains: Cephalexin
- Company: Virbac India
- Label species: Cattle
- Data from: India

## Strengths

- Lixen tablet 600 mg: Cephalexin 600 mg per tablet (verified, [1])

## Dose by species

| Species | Use | Dose | Route | How often | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cattle | Respiratory tract infection — once daily (One tablet per 20 kg body weight once a day.) | 30 mg/kg [1] | PO | Once daily (SID) | Label |
| Cattle | Respiratory tract infection — twice daily (½ tablet per 20 kg body weight twice a day.) | 15 mg/kg [1] | PO | Twice daily (BID) | Label |

## Label directions

- One tablet for 20 kg body weight once a day, or ½ tablet for 20 kg body weight twice a day [1].

## Warnings and precautions

- Hypersensitivity reactions have occurred with cephalosporins, with cross-reactivity to penicillin allergies possible [2].


Interactive dose calculator (strength prefilled only when confirmed): use the page link above.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is in Lixen tablets?

Each Lixen tablet contains cephalexin 600 mg [1].

### What is the Lixen dose for cattle?

30 mg/kg once a day or 15 mg/kg twice a day — one tablet per 20 kg once daily or ½ tablet per 20 kg twice daily [1].

### What is Lixen used for?

The Virbac India page lists Lixen tablets for respiratory tract infection in cattle [1].

## References

[1] Lixen® Tablet — Virbac India (official product page) (2026). https://in.virbac.com/home/cattle/products/antibiotics/lixen-tablet
[2] Cephalosporins and Cephamycins Use in Animals — Merck Veterinary Manual (2025). https://merckvetmanual.com/pharmacology/antibacterial-agents/cephalosporins-and-cephamycins-use-in-animals
[3] Beta-lactam Antimicrobial Use in Animals — Merck Veterinary Manual (2025). https://www.merckvetmanual.com/pharmacology/antibacterial-agents/beta-lactam-antimicrobial-use-in-animals

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