Cephalexin 500 Mg

what is ic cephalexin tev used for? can it be used for a cold infectioon? ## Yes, Cephalexin 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 am self treating a sinus infection. Started with 3 days of Cephalexin which I had from an infected finger. Also have 4 days of Amox from my sister. New job and can't take off to go to the doctor. Can I go from one to the other? Thanks! ## I should have mentioned that neither of the drugs is expired. Thanks for your thoughts! ## You shouldn't, what you really need is 10days worth of one continuous antibiotic. I know it's a pain to take off work to go to the doctor, but it's something that we all have to do sometimes. And, if you don't have enough of one antibiotic to treat an infection, you run the risk of developing antibiotic resistance, which would make you even more ill and you may end up with a much longer time period off of work, due to being in the hospital. ...

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I am having terrible headaches and was given cephalexin 500mg 4x a day + aspirin 81 mg 1 pill a day, for an infection in my hand from an IV injection site after surgery. Are headaches a normal reaction to this med? ## Yes, both of them can possibly cause headaches as a side effect, according to the NIH. Other typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, stomach pain, and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I'm starting on Capalhexin 500mg in 500 for a condition called thrush A fungus ugly mouth throat and nose that that appears white and color in the tongue throat and nose

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I have a long history of sinusitus and MD has given me antibiotics to use. After 3 days with 1 cephalexin 100 mg p/day. Would swithcing to cephalexin 500 mgs 4x p day get faster results??? Is it a problem stopping one and starting another?? ## Switching can create the risk of your developing C. Difficile, so you should take the one your doctor has prescribed for you. The general rule with antibiotics is that if they are working, you shouldn't see any worsening after taking them for a full 24 hours, and you should see some improvement after taking them for a full 3 days. Has there been any change, yet? The FDA warns that this typical side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, and non-allergic skin rash.

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What are the side effects of this med if one is diabetic? I have noted an unusual drop in my blood glucose after taking it. I take insulin. ## No, Cephalexin hasn't been known to cause these types of issues. Learn more Cephalexin details here. However, it could be due to the infection that you're taking the antibiotic to treat. How severe was it? ## Thank you for your responce. ## My blood sugars are lower than usual since being on this med 500 mg 4 x a day.

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i have a script filled in 2010 that I didn't use. Can I still use thee capsules ## Hello, Bob! How are you? The FDA classifies Cephalexin as an antibiotic that's used to treat various bacterial infections. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. However, they do lose effectiveness once expired and you should just dispose of them. Taking them, when they aren't as effective, could create the risk of your developing antibiotic resistant bacteria. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I don't have money to go to a doctor but I have some cephalexin 500 mg pills but the exsporation date is 2/28/15 can I still take them ## Hello, Nana! How are you? Antibiotics lose efficacy with time, so once expired, they may not work as well as they did, when they were new, which creates the risk of your developing antibiotic resistant bacteria. Thus, it would be best to dispose of them and see your doctor, as soon as you can, for a new prescription. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Can I take Ibilex for a mouth ulcer it is under my dentures I was given these before I had surgery last year the use by date is 2020.

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A green capsule marked with 131 PAR - Cephalexin 500mg ## Please see the page Drugs/Cephalexin.asp for more information about this drug. Thank You! ## Is cephalexin successful in treating staph? ## Is cephalexin effective against a urinary tract infection of klebsiella oxytoca? How much per day would be required of 500mg tablets? ## I am taking ibuprofen 800 mg and cephalexin 500 mg for recent teeth extractions and my blood pressure has become higher, to like 145 over 100. I am 65 and my usual pressure has always been safe like 125 over 80 to 85.

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I have always had large 500 mg Red gelcaps. This time they are two tone green gelcaps Are they the same? ## I cannot tell you anything just from color of the capsules, the size, shape and color are completely up to the manufacturer and what they feel like making it look like. Can you please post back with the imprint from them? I will gladly look it up for you to double check what they contain. Cephalexin is a commonly antibiotic, used to treat various types of infections. You may experience side effects such as: nausea, drowsiness, skin rash and diarrhea. ## I have a prescription for cephelexin, 500mg for an infected tooth. When I brought it home it is identical to the Cephelexin that my daughter had gotten a few months ago for her black lab. I found that strange but wondered if its no...

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Are cephalexin green and red capsules the same? ## The same as what, exactly? There is a green and red Cephalexin capsule that has the marking SQUIBB 181 on it and it contains 250mgs of Cephalexin. So, if you are asking about the dosage, then no, because it only contains half the dosage of the 500mg capsules. Cephalexin is an antibiotic and may cause side effects, such as: nausea, drowsiness, skin rash and diarrhea. ## Pill identity please. Could this be cephalexin 250 mg... It's a bright pink oval tablet with AT250 on one side and >> on the flip side. ## Diego - did you start another thread about this? Regardless, what you are describing appears to be Azithromycin 250 mg manufactured in Canada. This is also an antibiotic, but different than Cephalexin.

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can gonorrhea be treated using cephalexin 500mg ## There are actually only a few antibiotics that are effective at treating it anymore, it's become very resistant. Learn more Gonorrhea details here. And if you read over that link, Cephalexin isn't one of the preferred choices. Learn more Cephalexin details here. Was it prescribed to you to treat it? ## What will be the effective Antibiotic for Gonorrhea? ## Can cephalexin treat Gonorrhea and chlamydia ## Will cephalexin treat gonorrhea and chlamydia ## Can cephalexin treat gonrrhea ## I have an infection, and am experiencing itchy skin, stomach problems, cough, and muscle weakness. The main treatment I'm using is Cap Revital but had a reaction from an old skin problem. So then I used sporidex 500mg + Anti acid orally regular...

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My husband has been taking this med for a virus. He will eat something small before taking b/c it upset his stomach. Shortly after taking he will get hiccups that will last for awhile. Can this med cause this and should he keep taking? ## First of all, Cephalexin is an antibiotic, so it is only effective against infections, it will not do anything for a virus, since it's not an antiviral medication. Did his doctor prescribe this? That is why antibiotics cannot be used to treat cold or the flu, because they are caused by viruses, not bacterial infections. Using them inappropriately causes the risk of developing antibiotic resistant bacteria. As to the hiccups, it is probably because they can cause some gas in some people, if he is taken it with small amounts of food and gulping a flu...

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I took one 500 mg capsule of Cephalexin for an ear infection, a couple of hours after taking it I had stomach cramps and very bad diarrhea, Im not taking anymore of this drug, I would rather deal with the ear ache. Has anybody else had this problem?? ## Those can be typical side effects of this medication, according to the FDA, you may also experience nausea, dizziness, and non-allergic skin rash.... however, an infection that is left to continue raging out of control could be fatal, while the medication side effects will eventually go away, with time, once you finish your course of treatment. Alternatively, you could also speak to your doctor about trying a different antibiotic, if you find this one is making you too miserable. How are you feeling, now? Has there been any change?

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What should the dosage of this med be. Adult female approx 130.lbs. ## The usual Adult dose for an Upper Respiratory Tract Infection is 250 to 500 mg orally every 6 hours for 7 to 10 days. Anatomically speaking, the upper respiratory tract does include the sinuses, so it would be safe to assume that this would be the correct dose for this type of infection. You can read more about this medication here: Is there anything else I can help you with? ## Hi! Thanks for posting! What has your doctor advised? The usual dosage for something such as a sinus infection is 500mgs every 12 hours, but it can vary depending on the severity of the infection, so you should follow your doctor's instructions. ## Should your boyfriend be treated if I am taking Cephalexin? ## Should Keflex be taken away ...

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ic cephalexin 500 mg. 2007 are the still potent ## Cephalexin is an antibiotic, used to treat many types of infections. No, by now they have started to lose potency. Prescription tablets are only good for one year after the prescription is filled, after that they begin to lose efficacy. That said, they may not work as well and you run the risk of creating anitbiotic resistant bacteria. If you think you have an infection, you should see your doctor for a new prescription. Do you have any other questions?

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Is it safe to take a 60mg morphine and 500 mg cephalexin pill together? What are the side effects? ## Hello, Joanna! How are you? I didn't find any problems or interactions listed between these two medications, but you should double check with your doctor or pharmacist to be certain. However, such a combination is often prescribed to manage pain, until the antibiotic can start to eradicate the infection. Morphine is a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Learn more Morphine details here. And the Cephalexin is an antibiotic, it's side effects may include nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Learn more Cephalexin details here. Is there anythi...

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I have cellulittes in left ancle and leg is cephalexin 500 mg what I need ## Hi Flonnie, Based on my research Cephalexin is actually regarded as one of the recommended drugs for treating Cellulitis in it's early stages. From what I could gather, the usual adult dose of Cephalexin (in the treatment of Cellulitis), is 500mgs orally every 6 hours, for up to 7-10 days. Depending on how severe each individual case is, other more powerful antibiotics may also be recommended, such as Vancomycin, Daptomycin, or Linezolid. I hope this helps to answer your question! ## cephalexin 500 mg is a green capsule with the number 219 on it. hope this helps

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My 6 month old cat got ahold of one of my wife's 500 mg cephalexin pill, I had noticed him playing with it and chased him down to grab it, by the time I got it it was pretty chewed up and no powder was left on it, should I call a vet right away? I know cephalexin is prescribed in both humans and animals but not sure the amount he injested. Thanks ## Hello, Jeremy! How is your cat? Did he suffer any adverse effects? Even a cat, however, can't really overdose on an antibiotic, unless he was allergic or ate quite a few of the tablets. He may experience more side effects, though, such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness and diarrhea. Did you consult your veterinarian?

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I have a abcess tooth wanted to know if keflex 500 mg will take the infection out. ## Hi Jackie, From what I could gather, Keflex (cephalexin) can in fact be used to treat a tooth infection. Apparently the usual adult dose for bacterial infections is listed as being anywhere from 250 to 500mgs every 6 hours; to be taken for up to 1-3 weeks, depending on the severity of the infection. However, these exact figures are generally something your doctor/dentist would determine upon a closer examination. I hope this helps answer your question! ## Does cephalexin help with sinus infection ## I have had a bad tooth infection with pain for some time now..and have been treating it with OTC pain meds.. In the past I used Amoxicillin..it helped..but I heard that Cephalexin can be used for this also....

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when i take the above capsule i'm having burning sensation in my stomach and loose motion 4-5 times a day with semi solid grey color stool with cough.wat i do then? ## Sporidex contains the active ingredient Cephalexin, this is an antibiotic, used to treat various types of infections. The side effects you are experiencing are normal and should stop once you finish the course of the medication. If they are really bothersome, you can speak to your doctor, they may be able to suggest a solution for you. You can read more on this medication here: Do you have any other questions?

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