Cephavet Dry Syrup Substitute

Cephavet Dry Syrup contains cephalexin which works by inhibiting the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) that is necessary for their survival. This causes damage to the bacterial cell wall and eventually leads to the death of the bacterial cell. Thus, it prevents the growth of bacterial infections.

Cephavet Dry Syrup can cause diarrhoea in children. Cephavet Dry Syrup is an antibiotic that kills toxic bacteria, but it can also affect the useful bacteria in your intestine or stomach and lead to diarrhoea. If your child has diarrhoea that is watery or bloody, call your doctor. Do not use anti-diarrhoea medicine unless your paediatrician recommends it.

No, Cephavet Dry Syrup is not used to treat viral infections. Cephavet Dry Syrup is an antibiotic that is used to treat only bacterial infections.