Cephalexin Oral Suspension 125 mg/5ml (100ml)

Antibiotic Oral Suspension for Bacterial Infections in Small Pets

Product Description

Cephalexin Oral Suspension 125mg/5mL is a prescription first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic that veterinarians use to treat bacterial infections in dogs and cats. It disrupts how bacteria build their cell walls, causing them to break down and die across a broad range of susceptible organisms. The liquid formulation makes it a more practical option than capsules for very small dogs, cats, and other small patients where precise low-volume dosing matters. The suspension is supplied as a dry powder that is mixed with water before the first use.

Benefits

• Liquid Dosing for Small Patients: The suspension format allows more precise volume-based dosing for very small dogs, cats, and patients where capsule splitting would be impractical.
• Skin Infection Treatment: Treats bacterial skin infections including pyoderma, wounds, abscesses, and soft tissue infections in dogs and cats.
• Urinary Tract Infection Coverage: Helps clear bladder and urinary tract infections caused by susceptible gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria in dogs and cats.
• Respiratory Infection Treatment: Prescribed for respiratory tract infections including bronchitis and related bacterial lung infections in dogs and cats.
• Bone and Joint Infection Coverage: Reaches therapeutic concentrations in bone and joint tissue, treating osteomyelitis and bacterial joint infections in affected animals.

Ingredients

Active Ingredients

Cephalexin 125mg per 5mL

How to Use

Cephalexin Oral Suspension 125mg/5mL is a prescription-only medication. A valid veterinarian prescription is required to purchase this product.

Please follow your veterinarian's specific instructions for the dosage and administration of this medication for your pet.

Disclaimer: Dosage and administration of this medication must be determined by a licensed veterinarian. Always consult your veterinarian before administering or adjusting any prescription medication for your pet.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Penicillin Allergy Contraindication: Do not give to any animal with a known allergy to penicillin or penicillin-like drugs due to cross-allergy potential with cephalosporins.
• Caution in Diabetic Pets: This suspension contains sucrose; let your vet know if your pet has diabetes before starting this formulation, as it may affect blood glucose management.
• Caution in Kidney Disease: Pets with compromised kidney function may struggle to clear this medication at a normal rate, increasing the likelihood of side effects during treatment.
• Check for Drug Interactions: Let your vet know if your pet is currently taking aminoglycosides, probenecid, chloramphenicol, or oral anticoagulants before starting cephalexin.

Possible Side Effects

• Vomiting and Digestive Upset: Gastrointestinal upset is the most commonly reported side effect and may ease when the suspension is given alongside food.
• Excessive Salivation and Excitability in Dogs: Some dogs show excessive drooling, panting, or unusual excitability during cephalexin treatment that should be mentioned to your vet.
• Fever in Cats: Cats may develop an elevated temperature during treatment, which should be reported to your veterinarian promptly if observed.
• Serious Allergic Reactions: Hives, facial swelling, laboured breathing, or sudden collapse all warrant immediate emergency veterinary attention without delay.

Storage Information

• Refrigerate After Reconstitution: Once mixed with water, the suspension must be kept refrigerated at all times to maintain its potency and stability throughout the course.
• Store Powder at Room Temperature: Before mixing, keep the dry powder bottle at room temperature away from moisture and heat until ready for use.
• Keep Out of Reach: Always store this medication somewhere secure and out of reach of children and untreated pets.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What bacterial infections does cephalexin oral suspension treat in dogs and cats?

Ans: This suspension tackles a broad range of bacterial conditions in dogs and cats, from skin disease and abscesses through to urinary, respiratory, and bone infections. Getting a culture done beforehand helps confirm the right antibiotic is being used. Your vet will put together the appropriate treatment plan based on what they find.

Q2: Why is a liquid suspension better than capsules for very small dogs and cats?

Ans: Very small patients often need amounts that are too precise to achieve reliably by splitting a capsule, and getting a cat or small dog to swallow a solid tablet can be a real challenge on its own. A liquid suspension sidesteps both of those problems by allowing the dose to be measured more accurately and making administration considerably easier for owners of smaller or more reluctant patients.

Q3: Why does the cephalexin suspension need to be discarded after a certain period?

Ans: Once the powder has been mixed with water, the resulting suspension has a limited window of stability before the active ingredient starts losing its effectiveness. Using it beyond this point risks giving your pet doses that are no longer strong enough to clear the infection. Your vet will prescribe enough to cover the full course, and a fresh bottle will be provided if more is needed.

Q4: Why should pet owners mention diabetes to their veterinarian before using this suspension?

Ans: This suspension contains sucrose as part of its base, and giving it regularly to a diabetic pet means adding a source of sugar that could make blood glucose harder to keep in a stable range. It is the kind of detail that is easy to overlook but worth raising with your vet upfront. They may suggest the capsule form as an alternative or adjust how closely glucose is being monitored during the course.

Q5: Is cephalexin oral suspension effective for treating deep skin infections like deep pyoderma in dogs?

Ans: Cephalexin is a well-established antibiotic for both superficial and deep skin infections in dogs, including deep pyoderma where bacteria have penetrated deeper into the skin layers. Deep infections typically require a longer course than surface-level ones, and culture testing is often worth doing to confirm the bacteria are susceptible. Your vet will determine the appropriate duration and whether the suspension strength is the right fit for your dog's size and infection severity.