{"product_id":"fish-zithro-azithromycin-copy","title":"Fish Ceph - Cephalexin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFirst-generation cephalosporin antibiotic — broad-spectrum treatment for gram-positive and gram-negative bacterial infections in ornamental fish.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy choose Cephalexin? Cephalexin is a first-generation cephalosporin — a class closely related to penicillin but with a broader and more resilient activity profile. It is an excellent alternative for fish that have not responded well to standard penicillin-class antibiotics, and is particularly effective at treating skin infections, open wounds, and ulcers. Also commonly known as Keflex, it is one of the most widely trusted broad-spectrum antibiotics in aquarium medicine.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout This Product\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCephalexin is a broad-spectrum, first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic effective against a wide range of gram-positive and gram-negative bacterial microorganisms. It works by disrupting bacterial cell wall synthesis, preventing bacteria from growing and replicating within the aquarium environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach capsule contains USP-grade cephalexin — available in 250mg and 500mg strengths, both in 100-capsule counts. As a cephalosporin, it offers a broader activity profile than standard penicillin, making it a reliable step-up option when penicillin-class treatments have not produced results. It is one of the most trusted antibiotics for treating bacterial skin infections, ulcers, and fin conditions in ornamental fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlso commonly searched as: fish cephalexin, cephalexin for fish, keflex fish antibiotic, fish flex equivalent, aqua ceph equivalent, cephalosporin fish antibiotic.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCommonly Treats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFin rot \u0026amp; tail rot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkin infections \u0026amp; body ulcers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen wounds \u0026amp; lesions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGill disease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBacterial hemorrhagic septicemia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDropsy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColumnaris (mouth rot)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInfections unresponsive to penicillin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDirections for Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetermine your dose: Use one 250mg capsule per 10 gallons of water, or one 500mg capsule per 20 gallons of water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDissolve the capsule in a small amount of aquarium water before adding to the tank. Stir until fully dissolved.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd directly to your aquarium, pond, or hospital\/quarantine tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepeat every 24 hours for 5–10 days. Do not exceed 10 days of continuous treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerform a 25% water change each day before re-dosing to maintain water quality and reduce antibiotic buildup.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"specs-table\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 215.532px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 46.3944%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eActive Ingredient\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 53.2446%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eCephalexin USP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 46.3944%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eAvailable Strengths\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 53.2446%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e250mg · 500mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 46.3944%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eAvailable Counts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 53.2446%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e100 Capsules (both strengths)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 46.3944%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eForm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 53.2446%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCapsule (dissolve before use)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 46.3944%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eAntibiotic Class\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 53.2446%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFirst-Generation Cephalosporin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 46.3944%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eSpectrum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 53.2446%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBroad-spectrum (gram-positive \u0026amp; gram-negative)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 46.3944%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eTank Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 53.2446%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFreshwater \u0026amp; saltwater ornamental fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 46.3944%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003ePrescription Required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 53.2446%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 46.3944%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 53.2446%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eUSP Pharmaceutical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 46.3944%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eExpiration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 53.2446%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTypically 1–3 years from manufacture date\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"warning-title\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"warning-title\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eImportant Warnings \u0026amp; Cautions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"warning-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor ornamental fish use only. Not intended for use in fish raised for human consumption.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot for human consumption. Do not ingest. This product is sold for aquarium fish treatment only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place away from children and pets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not exceed 10 days of continuous treatment. Overuse may contribute to antibiotic resistance in your aquarium ecosystem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove activated carbon from your filter before treatment — carbon will absorb the medication and render treatment ineffective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLabel \u0026amp; Usage Disclaimer:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ePlease read and follow all label directions before use. 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