Keflex: Easing Consumption with Bitter Blocker Taste Technology

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Cefalexin, typically sold under the name Keflex, is a commonly prescribed medication typically used for treating a wide range of bacterial infections, including those of the bones, skin, respiratory tract, ear, and urinary tract [1]. Both humans and pets benefit from this medication, and the VCA sites use in off-label and extra label products [2].

Keflex comes in many varieties, such as oral suspensions, chewable tablets, oral paste, and capsules [3].  

As with most medications, Keflex can be pretty noxious to a pet’s palette. In order to help mask that flavor, a bitter blocker can be used. This will help cut through the medicinal aspects of the product and make it easier to swallow for one’s pet. A bitter blocker for animal feed or pharmaceutical use, like TruClear™ in combination with TruMask™, can help mask unpleasant taste attributes, allowing for ease of consumption. 

 

References

  1. Taylor, Caitlin. “5 Medications for Pets You Should Always Flavor.” 5 Medications For Pets You Should Always Flavor, https://blog.flavorx.com/blog/5-medications-for-pets-you-should-always-flavor. 
  2. Gollakner, Rania BS, DVM, MPH. “Cephalexin.” VCA Animal Hospitals: Know Your Pet, https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/cephalexin.

Cephalexin: Basics, Side Effects & Reviews – Goodrx. https://www.goodrx.com/cephalexin/what-is.

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