ANCEF vs CEPHALEXIN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 13, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ANCEF and CEPHALEXIN are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	ANCEF	CEPHALEXIN
Rating	70/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$29.65 /30	$0.10 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CEFAZOLIN SODIUM	CEPHALEXIN
Manufacturer	Glaxosmithkline	Vitarine
Dosage forms	Injectable	Capsule, Powder, Tablet
Drug class	Cephalosporin Antibacterial	Cephalosporin Antibacterial
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Human Bites, Bacterial Endocarditis, Escherichia Coli Infections	Human Bites, Infectious Bone Diseases, Escherichia Coli Infections

ancef cephalexin

Rating

70/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$29.65 /30

$0.10 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

CEFAZOLIN SODIUM

CEPHALEXIN

Manufacturer

Glaxosmithkline

Vitarine

Dosage forms

Injectable

Capsule, Powder, Tablet

Drug class

Cephalosporin Antibacterial

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Human Bites, Bacterial Endocarditis, Escherichia Coli Infections

Human Bites, Infectious Bone Diseases, Escherichia Coli Infections

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Ancef and Cephalexin?

Ancef contains Cefazolin Sodium, while Cephalexin contains Cephalexin — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.