Cefalexina 500 Mg

What types of infections is this antibiotic used for? How long & at what dosages per day does one take it? And, is it in any way related to penicilin-based antibiotic drugs? ## Cephalexin is a cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria such as pneumonia and bone, ear, skin, and urinary tract infections. Antibiotics will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections. The dosage guidelines for this medication state the following: It is usually taken every 6 hours (four times a day) or every 12 hours (twice a day) for 7-10 days. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Cephalexin usually comes in doses of 500mg capsules (as it did for me in the past); b...

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Can I use this for my dogs ear infection? If I can how much per day and for how long? thank you ## Hi Cin, Are you referring to Cephalexin perhaps? If so, based on my research this medication is an antibiotic that is used both in dogs and cats to treat bacterial infections. Side effects can include (but are not limited to): diarrhea and vomiting. The dosage for your dog should only be determined by your veterinarian to be sure you don't give him/her too much or too little. The dosage can vary depending on certain factors like weight, severity of the condition, and medical history. You can learn more about this drug on the page for Cephalexin Details Do you have any more questions?

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Can u use cefalexina 500mg to treat staff infection ## Hi PonchoA, According to various medical references, cephalexin can be used for the treatment of skin and skin structure infections that are likely caused by staphylococcus aureus or streptococcus pyogenes. Learn More: Cefalexin Details Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do. ## I have a super bad staff infection in 2 of my toes ,I severed my siaotic nerve 2 yrs ago (on the bottom of my foot)and I've had no feeling from my knees down to my feet so when I got a blood blister on one of my toes from my new shoes I didn't notice it until it got infected ,so I sterilized a needle and popped it wow within 3 days it had turned into a nasty sore and within 1 week it had spread to my big toe ...

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500 mg white oval shape ## This tablet contains 500mgs of Cephalexin, this is an antibiotic used to treat various types of infections. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, skin rash and diarrhea. You can read more on it here: Do you have any other questions?

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I Have An Abses In My Mouth Can Take Cefalexina 500 Mgfor the infection ## Hi lori, Cephalexin is actually commonly used for treating these types of dental infections, as well as many others. Did your dentist recommend it to you after a procedure? The usual adult dose for a bacterial infection is 500 mg orally every 6 hours for 7 to 21 days, depending on the nature and severity of the infection. Learn More: Cefalexin Details I hope this helps!

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Can I give my eight-year-old cefalexina/ambroxol? I took him to the doctor and they told me to give him a pill every eight hours. I'm worried because they look big and they are 500 mg and 30 mg. ## The Cephalexin is an antibiotic that's used to treat various types of infections and the 500mgs is a pretty standard dosage to treat most of them. Learn more Cephalexin details here. Ambroxol is most commonly used to help break up and remove excessive mucous, such as that associated with a cold and that is also a fairly standard dosage. Learn more Ambroxol details here. However, if you are concerned, then you should speak to a doctor, or pharmacist/chemist. Are there any other comments or questions?

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What the FALEXIN (CEFALEXINA) 500 mg cures for? And What the ERITROMICINA (GENTROMICINA) 500 mg cure for? Thank you much. ## Cephalexin and Erythromycin are both antibiotics, they are used to treat many different types of infections. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, skin rash and diarrhea. You can read more on them here: Is there anything else I can help you with? ## What is the equivelent to this drug in the US? ## Would the antibiotic Cefalexina work for an ulcer?

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can I take one of these every 12 hours for a uti ## I believe the pill which you are describing is Cephalexin; an antibiotic used to treat various types of infections. To view detailed information about this drug, please click on the link below... Do you have any other questions or information to add? Please post back if you do. ## Dear Doctor I was given cefalexina 500 instead of an tetanus injection after a street dog had attacked me, leaving an open wound. I am a male 65 years old.

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