cephalexin

Frequently asked questions

What does Cephalexin treat?

Cephalexin (Cephalexin) may be used to treat human bites, infectious bone diseases, escherichia coli infections, haemophilus infections, klebsiella infections, otitis media, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.

How does Cephalexin work?

Cephalexin is a cephalosporin antibacterial. Cephalosporins kill bacteria by blocking the proteins they use to build their cell walls. Without an intact wall, the bacterium cannot hold its shape and dies, which clears the infection.

How much does Cephalexin cost?

Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $0.10 per ml, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins.

Is there a coupon or discount for Cephalexin?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Cephalexin. To pay less, Cephalexin is already a generic — usually the lowest-cost version — so the main levers are comparing cash prices between pharmacies and using a pharmacy discount-card service. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Cephalexin?

Cephalexin is marketed by Vitarine. You can see Vitarine's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Cephalexin a brand-name or generic drug?

Cephalexin is a generic medication; its active ingredient is Cephalexin. Generics contain the same active ingredient as the brand-name original and are usually lower cost.

Is Cephalexin available over the counter?

No. Cephalexin is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.

What forms does Cephalexin come in?

Cephalexin is currently marketed as capsule, powder and tablet, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Cephalexin?

Cephalexin is classified as cephalosporin antibacterial, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Cephalexin FDA-registered?

Cephalexin is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number ANDA062863. You can verify this on its official FDA label.