Cephalexin

If a dose is missed, give it as soon as you can. If it is time already for the next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to the normal schedule. Do not give two doses at the same time.

Talk to your veterinarian about:

• When will your pet need to be rechecked
• What tests may need to be performed prior to and during treatment with this drug
• Risks and benefits of using this drug

Tell to your veterinarian about:

• If your pet has experienced side-effects on other drugs/products
• If your pet has experienced digestive upset now or ever
• If your pet has experienced kidney disease now or ever
• If your pet has experienced any other medical problems or allergies now or ever
• All medicines and supplements that you are giving your pet or plan to give your pet, including those you can get without a prescription. Your veterinarian may want to check that all of your pet’s medicines can be given together.
• If your pet is pregnant or nursing or if you plan to breed your pet

Store capsules and powder in a tight, light resistant, childproof container in a cool, dry place at room temperature away from heat and direct sunlight.

Once reconstituted, the oral suspension is stable for two weeks (refrigeration is recommended).

Shake well before using.

Keep this and all medication out of reach of children and pets.

Call your physician immediately if you accidentally take this product.

Pet owners who are allergic to penicillin and/or other antibiotics should avoid handling this drug.

• This medication is usually well tolerated by dogs and cats and may be used for several weeks
• This medication can affect the gastrointestinal system causing inappetence, vomiting, diarrhea and possible lethargy
• Prolonged and high doses can affect the central nervous system, circulating blood cells and the kidneys
• Possible fever in cats. Fever in a cat is a temperature higher than 103°F/39.5°C. Inform your veterinarian and another antibiotic will need to be selected.
• Hyperexcitability, panting and drooling has been reported in the occasional dog
• Potential for skin rashes and itchiness (pruritis) in some pets
• Allergic reactions are rare, but if your pet shows irregular breathing, rash, fever, hives, scratching, puffiness or facial swelling or anything else unusual, stop therapy and contact your veterinarian immediately
• This short-acting medication should stop working within 24 hours, although effects may last longer in pets with liver or kidney disease

• Cephalosporins are often used together with other antibiotics in order to cover a broad group of bacteria when the infectious agent is unknown
• Yes, but possible interactions may occur when giving Cephalexin in conjunction with aminoglycosides (gentamicin, neomycin), amphotericin B, chloramphenicol, cholestyramine, estrogens, furosemide, metformin, metoclopramide, proton-pump inhibitors (omeprazole, pantoprazole), probenecid, warfarin and zinc
• Drugs other than those listed may also interact with Cephalexin
• Do not give new food or medications without first talking to your veterinarian
• If your pet experiences any unusual reactions when taking multiple medications, contact your veterinarian

Unlikely to cause significant problems, but stomach upset is likely. Contact your veterinarian if your pet eats more than the prescribed amount.

Cephalexin normally has a strong sulfurous odor which may smell like cat urine.

As with all prescribed medicines, Cephalexin should only be given to the dog/cat for which it was prescribed. It should be given only for the condition for which it was prescribed.

Notify your veterinarian if your animal's condition does not improve or worsens despite this treatment.