Cephalexin COMPOUND

• Cephalexin is a part of a broad-spectrum class of drugs called cephalosporin antibiotics that are used to fight bacterial infections all over the body, including...

• upper respiratory infections

• skin infections

• ear infections

• urinary tract infections

• infections found in the bones and joints

• Cephalexin works by inhibiting the growth of bacteria's cell wall. The weakened cell wall will eventually rupture, causing the bacteria to die.

• Cephalexin will not treat fungal infections, viral infections or those infections caused by mites or parasites.

• Cephalexin compound is available in...

• A capsule

• An oral suspension

• Keep out of the reach of children and pets.

• Cephalexin should not be used in animals with known allergies to penicillin or cephalosporins.

• Notify your veterinarian if your animal is taking other medications, especially...

• probencid

• furosemide

• warfarin

• Let your veterinarian know if your pet has kidney or intestinal diseases.

• Notify your veterinarian if your animal is pregnant or lactating.

• Cephalexin oral suspension contains sugar and may affect animals with diabetes.

• Complete the entire prescription when giving cephalexin, even if your pet seems to be improving.

• Store at room temperature, protected from moisture.

• Shake oral suspension before use.

• Use as directed by your veterinarian.

• Be sure to complete the prescription to ensure a full recovery, even if your pet seems to be improving.

• Cephalexin should be stored at room temperature.

• Shake the oral suspension before use.

• Cephalexin may be administered along with food to prevent stomach irritations.

• DO NOT GIVE A DOUBLE DOSE OF CEPHALEXIN.

• In the case of an overdose of cephalexin, seek emergency veterinary medical treatment.

• Symptoms of an overdose may include...

• nausea

• vomiting

• diarrhea

• fever

• Allergic reactions are rare, but in the case of an allergic reaction you should stop cephalexin treatment and seek veterinary attention immediately.

• Some common signs of an allergic reaction are...

• severe vomiting

• severe diarrhea

• blood or mucous in the stool

• hives

• swelling on or around the face

• Do not give cephalexin to any animal that has any allergy to penicillins or cephalosporins.

• Notify your veterinarian if your pet has diabetes, as cephalexin oral suspension has sugar and may affect your pet's blood sugar levels.