- Cephalexin Capsules (Generic) is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used for a variety of skin, urinary tract, bone and respiratory infections
- Safe to use with few side effects in dogs and cats
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This product is available by prescription only.
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How to Order Prescription Medications
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Prescription Authorization Form (PDF)
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Please Note:
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*Due to federal and state law, we cannot accept returns on prescription items.
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*Revival Animal Health is licensed to sell prescriptions in 40 states. Click here to see the state list.
Cephalexin Capsules (Generic) is in the cephalosporin class of antibiotics. It treats a variety of antibacterial infections, including bacterial skin infections, urinary tract infections, bone infections and respiratory tract infections.
Active ingredient: Cephalexin 250mg or 500mg.
Toxicology:
Safe to use in dogs and cats with few side effects.
Side Effects:
Some animals may experience upset stomach, diarrhea and vomiting. Dogs may also experience excessive salivation, panting or excitability. Cats may also experience a fever greater than 103° F.
Warnings:
Do not give to animals who are allergic to penicillin or penicillin-like drugs.
Precautions:
Cephalosporins have been known to pass through the womb, so use with caution in pregnant animals. Also use with caution in animals with kidney disease. Always give the full dosage as prescribed by your veterianarian.
Disposal of unused prescription medications:
- Revival Animal Health participates in the Take Away Environmental Return System which provides an environmentally safe destruction program.
- The preferred method of drug disposal is to return the unwanted product to a pharmacy that participates in the Take Away Environmental Return System. Seek a local pharmacy that participates in this program for safe disposal.
- A secondary method of drug disposal is to remove the unwanted medication from any wrappers or containers and place it in a plastic bag with moist coffee grounds or cat litter. This can be disposed of in the regular garbage collection.
- Please do NOT dispose of unwanted meds down the drain or toilet, as this may eventually find its way into the human water supply.
Disposal of medical sharps:
- When you're finished with the syringe and needle, do not try to recap, remove, bend or break the needle. This is where most injuries occur.
- Dispose the syringe and needle immediately in a nearby sharps container. All sharps must be deposited in a puncture-proof container. Make sure your storage location is child and animal proof.
- As with all product handling, make sure you wash your hands after handling medical sharps.
Disposal of sharps container:
- When your sharps container is half-full, sift dry Portland Cement throughout the sharps. Fill the container with water, and rotate until the cement is mixed and the sharps have been distributed throughout the cement mixture. Let cement dry for 24 hours.
- Seal the lid of the container tightly and use duct tape to seal. Label the container “Livestock Sharps” to properly identify the contents.
- Dispose of the containers in accordance with your state’s regulations.
Our pharmacy hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. − 4:30 p.m. CST.