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Cefalexin is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cefalexin is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Cefalexin safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Cefalexin in pregnant women.
Is the use of Cefalexin safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Cefalexin.
What is the effect of Cefalexin on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Cefalexin on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Cefalexin on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Cefalexin on the liver.
What is the effect of Cefalexin on the Heart?
Cefalexin is completely safe for the heart.
Cefalexin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefalexin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cefalexin habit forming or addictive?
Cefalexin does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Cefalexin will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, Cefalexin is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Cefalexin is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cefalexin
It is safe to take Cefalexin with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefalexin
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Cefalexin with alcohol.
Yes, Cefalexin might cause itching. It is a rare side effect of this drug. If you are experiencing itching after taking this drug, then you are advised to discuss it with your doctor without any further delay.
Yes, Cefalexin is an antibiotic. It contains cefalexin which is a broad spectrum antibiotic that belongs to the class of drugs known as first-generation cephalosporins. It is a prescription drug which is used for the prevention and treatment of various bacterial infections.
Take Cefalexin as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid bacterial resistance and unpleasant side effects.
Cefalexin is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, hence do not take this drug without consulting doctor to avoid bacterial resistance and unpleasant side effects. It can be harmful for patients to take this medicine without the doctor's advice.
No, Cefalexin does not cover anaerobes because Cefalexin is a first-generation cephalosporin which is resistant against anaerobes.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Keflex® (cephalexin)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 726
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 299-300