Pill — WHITE OVAL, 17mm — Cephalexin

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Imprint
Colour	WHITE
Shape	OVAL
Size	17
Strength	cephalexin 300 mg
Dosage form	Tablet, Chewable
Manufacturer	Virbac AH, Inc.
NDC	51311-036
Schedule	—
Availability	—
Ingredients	cephalexin[CEPHALEXIN ANHYDROUS]

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Active ingredient

Cephalexin

Uses and warnings

Key warnings include: - Hypersensitivity reactions: "Allergic reactions in the form of rash, urticaria, angioedema, anaphylaxis" and severe skin reactions may occur; cross-reactivity with penicillins possible in up to 10% of penicillin-allergic patients - C. difficile-associated diarrhea: May range from mild to fatal colitis - Hemolytic anemia: Drug-induced hemolytic anemia possible; monitor if anemia develops - Seizure potential: "Several cephalosporins have been implicated in triggering seizures, particularly in patients with renal impairment" - Prolonged prothrombin time: Risk in patients with renal/hepatic impairment

Cephalexin is indicated for bacterial infections including: "respiratory tract infection," "otitis media," "skin and skin structure infections," "bone infections," and "genitourinary tract infections" caused by susceptible organisms. The drug should only be used for proven or suspected bacterial infections to prevent antibiotic resistance.

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Pill — WHITE OVAL, 17mm — Cephalexin

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