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Cefalexin is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Cefalexin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
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?
Cefalexin is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Cefalexin safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Cefalexin.
What is the effect of Cefalexin on the Kidneys?
Cefalexin may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cefalexin on the Liver?
Using Cefalexin does not have any harmful effects 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?
No, you will not get addicted to Cefalexin.
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?
Cefalexin is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Cefalexin is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cefalexin
It is safe to take Cefalexin with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefalexin
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Cefalexin with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
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
