Cefalexin

16 adverse event reports submitted to the FDA

Important: Adverse event reports do not establish that a drug caused or contributed to the event. Consult your veterinarian before making treatment decisions.

Total Reports

Deaths Reported

620.0%

Death Rate

Active Ingredients

Cefalexin

Administration Routes

UnknownOral

Species Affected

Dog 14

Human 1

Cat 1

Most Affected Breeds

Spaniel - King Charles Cavalier 3

Boxer (German Boxer) 2

Siberian Husky 2

Terrier - Yorkshire 1

American Pit Bull Terrier 1

Unknown 1

Doberman Pinscher 1

Terrier - Boston 1

Bulldog 1

Domestic (unspecified) 1

Most Reported Reactions

Vomiting 3

Ataxia 3

Cough 3

Congestive heart failure 3

Emesis 2

Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 2

Unable to stand 2

Walking difficulty 2

Sensory abnormality NOS 2

Hypermetria 2

Proprioception abnormality 2

Surgical site disorder 2

Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Unknown

9 (56.3%)

Recovered/Normal

4 (25.0%)

Ongoing

2 (12.5%)

Died

1 (6.3%)

Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.