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My dog has a skin infection. Can amoxicillin replace cephalexin?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | 40 lbs

Helllo sorry to disturb you but can you give me advice about which drug should i give to my dog for skin infection Actually i visit a pet doctor which reccomend me to buy "cephalexin" but it is not available here.., as place of it can i use "amoxicillin trihydrate and clavulanate potassium " tablets Tell me love from india

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 8th, 2018

Cephalexin is widely available in India under the brand name Keflex, Acfex and many more. Your local pharmacy shop should carry it or be able to order it. You should ask your pet doctor to call the pharmacist to organise it for you. Amoxicillin /Clavulanate is not an antibiotic specifically for skin infections and will not work properly for your dog's infection. https://www.medindia.net/drug-price/cephalexin.htm

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