What is Cephalexin?
Skin and other bacterial infections.
At Pharmacy on the Park, Cephalexin is compounded in our pharmacy from a prescription, in the strength and form your prescriber orders.
How does it work?
A cephalosporin antibiotic that breaks down bacterial cell walls.
What is it used for?
Skin and other bacterial infections. Your prescriber determines the use, dose and monitoring.
How is it used?
- Chewable treat. Chewable treats are given like a snack.
- Oral liquid. Oral liquids are shaken well and measured with the oral syringe we provide.
Follow the directions on your label. The strength, amount and schedule are set by your prescriber.
Side effects and safety
Commonly reported: Stomach upset. Call your prescriber or us about any reaction that concerns you.
Who should use caution?
People with a serious penicillin or cephalosporin allergy. Share your full medical history and medication list with your prescriber.
How should it be stored?
Keep treats sealed and follow the label; some are refrigerated. Check your label: some liquids are refrigerated. Shake well before each dose. Always follow the storage directions and beyond-use date on your label, and keep medications out of reach of children and pets.
Why is it compounded?
Compounding lets us prepare Cephalexin in the exact strength your prescriber orders, in forms such as chewable treat, oral liquid. Flavoring helps pets and people take it more easily. We can also leave out dyes, fillers or allergens when needed.