Cephalexin 600mg (Per Tablet)
Active Ingredients: Each tablet contains 600mg cephalexin (as cephalexin monohydrate).
Manufacturer: Dechra
Prescription medicine: This is a prescription medicine. Please ensure that you have read the "Ordering Prescription Medicine" page before ordering this item. We require you to upload your veterinary prescription and post us the original. You will need to send your prescription to
PetPA Pharmacy
Reply Paid 91355
Tweed Heads NSW 2485
Australian legislation prohibits the advertisement of prescription drugs to consumers; therefore, we are unable to display any images of the packaging or provide you with more information regarding this prescription medicine. All prescription medicines on the Your Pet PA website are purchased through Veterinary Wholesalers the same as those used by your Vet. All our products are APVMA approved and identical to those used by your Veterinary Surgeon. Please call or email us if you have any queries about any of the products on our site.
Commonly asked questions about Cephalexin Tablets:
What are Cephalexin Tablets?
Pets suffering from bacterial infections that cause itchy, painful, inflamed skin or uncomfortable urinary tract infections can be treated with prescription Cephalexin. Cephalexin is an antibiotic that provides safe and effective treatment of a range of infections common in cats and dogs. If your pet has an infection, the veterinarian may prescribe Cephalexin, a broad-spectrum antibiotic that works quickly and effectively to treat bacterial infections and reduce the presence of other harmful micro-organisms.
Why do dogs and cats use Cephalexin?
Cephalexin provides broad-spectrum treatment for a range of bacteria and limits the growth of bacteria and fungus. Cephalexin may be prescribed to treat bacterial infections of the skin, respiratory system, urinary tract, bones, and joints. This medication will give your pet quick and effective relief from uncomfortable symptoms of pyoderma, cellulitis, folliculitis, and more.
What else should I know about Cephalexin?
Cephalosporin antibiotics like Cephalexin have an odour that resembles cat urine. This is normal.
What problems could my dog or cat have with Cephalexin?
Diarrhoea, vomiting, and loss of appetite are the most common side effects of Cephalexin.
How do you use Cephalexin?
Cephalexin may be given with or without food. Follow your veterinarian's directions.
What is in Cephalexin?
Cephalexin is a cephalosporin antibiotic that kills certain types of bacteria.
Pet Prescription Medications
Your Pet PA is not a pharmacy but facilitates the supply of prescription medications by an Australian registered pharmacist through our website. When purchasing prescription medication through Your PetPA Pharmacy online you know that:
- All prescription medication supplied is sourced from Australian veterinary wholesalers and Australian registered pharmacists.
- All prescription medication available is registered with the Australian Government (TGA or APVMA),
- All medication supplied is processed and dispensed by Australian-registered pharmacists.
All prescription medication listed on the Your PetPA website is available for supply on acceptance of your order by the pharmacist and on receipt of the original prescription by the pharmacist. As Your PetPA cannot sell or supply prescription medication and is your agent in facilitating the supply by the pharmacist, the acceptance of your order and sale is by the pharmacist*.
*Your PetPA provides the price information of medicines as agent for PetPA Pharmacy Pty Ltd (ABN: 33 658 263 462) trading as Pet PA Pharmacy, 133 Wharf Street, Tweed Heads NSW 2485. Pharmacy Registration Number: PC1241648). All medication supplied on acceptance of your order by the pharmacist will be supplied by PetPA Pharmacy.