Pill identification — FDA label match
A 42 250 MG Pill — Cephalexin 250 mg (Green, Capsule)
A green capsule with the imprint A 42 250 MG matches the FDA label for Cephalexin 250 mg. Compare every detail below with your pill, and confirm with a pharmacist before relying on it.
| Imprint | A 42 250 MG |
|---|---|
| Imprint parts | A · 42 · 250 · MG (the code is split across the pill — often one part per side) |
| Generic name | Cephalexin |
| Active ingredient(s) | Cephalexin 250 mg |
| Strength | 250 mg |
| Dosage form | Capsule |
| Colour | Green |
| Shape | Capsule |
| Size | 18 mm |
| Score | No score |
| Labeler | Remedyrepack Inc. |
| NDC examples | 70518-4250-0, 70518-4250-1, 70518-4250-2 |
What this medicine is
According to its FDA-approved label, Cephalexin is described as follows (reference information only — not advice about whether it is right for anyone):
Cephalexin capsules are a cephalosporin antibacterial drug indicated for the treatment of the following infections caused by susceptible isolates of designated bacteria: Respiratory tract infection ( 1.1 ) Otitis media ( 1.2 ) Skin and skin structure infections ( 1.3 ) Bone infections ( 1.4 )...
Equivalent pills — same medicine, different imprint
The pills below contain the same active ingredient at the same strength (Cephalexin 250 mg). Different makers stamp their own codes, so equivalent pills often look completely different. This is factual label information — it is not a suggestion to substitute one product for another; only a pharmacist or prescriber can advise on that.
Frequently asked questions
What pill has the imprint A 42 250 MG?
A green capsule with the imprint A 42 250 MG matches the FDA label for Cephalexin 250 mg. Always compare the colour, shape and size as well — short imprints are shared by different medicines — and confirm with a pharmacist.
What does the A 42 250 MG pill look like?
On its FDA label it is described as a green capsule, 18 mm, with a score recorded as: no score.
How can I be sure this identification is right?
Check every characteristic — imprint (both sides), colour, shape, size and score — against the pill in your hand. If all of them agree, the pill matches the FDA label shown here, but that is still not a guarantee: counterfeit pills copy real imprints. A pharmacist can confirm the identification in person, and you should never take a pill you are not certain about.
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Source: FDA label data via DailyMed/openFDA · Label set ID c0ca008e-0e28-412e-a58f-70f63817713b · Record extracted from the openFDA bulk export of October 29, 2026. Spotted an error? Report it — include the imprint and what looks wrong.