What Infections Does Cephalexin Treat

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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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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Cefalexin, also spelled cephalexin, is an antibiotic that can treat a number of bacterial infections.[4] It kills gram-positive and some gram-negative bacteria by disrupting the growth of the bacterial cell wall.[4] Cefalexin is a beta-lactam antibiotic within the class of first-generation cephalosporins.[4] It works similarly to other agents within this class, including intravenous cefazolin, but can be taken by mouth.[5] Cefale...

It is Saturday night and My female K-9 has uncontrolled urination and last time this occurred about a year ago the Vet prescribed Cephalexin 500mg. I have Rx of AMOX-CLAV875 125MG, can I use this in place of the Cephalexin until I can get her to the Vet on Monday? ## Hi Zoie, Sorry to hear about the urinary incontinence. I hope your canine is doing better today. According to NIH, there was a time when amoxicillin was once routinely used to treat UTI's and bladder infections. However, due to strain resistance and higher recurrence rates than other available treatment options, amoxicillin is no longer the recommended first line treatment. On the other hand further reports suggest that it may still be used in cases where there is documented urine culture susceptibility. Source: ncbi.nl...

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Does the medication amox-clav contain cephalexin? I am allergic to cephalexin, Can I take the amox-clav? ## No, it contains Amoxicillin and Clavulanic Acid, it is the generic for Augmentin. This is an antibiotic used to treat many different types of infections. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, skin rash and diarrhea. Read more: Do you have any other questions?

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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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capsule,red/grey,oval,z4073 ## Just to confirm, the capsule which you are describing is Cephalexin Monohydrate (250 mg); an antibiotic used to treat various types of infections. To view information about this drug, please click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do.

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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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Can cephalexin 500mg cap be used for sore throat. ## Hello, Hope! How are you? Cephalexin is an antibiotic that's used to treat various types of bacterial infections, so it will only help, if a sore throat is due to an infection of some type. 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?

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Is Cephalexin 500mg Cap LUP Safe for humans and dogs? ## Cephalexin is an antibiotic that does cross over from humans to being able to be used in both dogs and cats. As to the specific capsules you've mentioned, I'm not sure if they are manufactured to standards for human use, or not. Are there any markings on them? ## Yes, Cephalexin 500mg is safe to use for both Humans & dogs in the treatment of bacterial infections, such as skin infections, genitourinary tract infections, bone infections, and respiratory tract infections.

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capsule ## is cephalexin 500mg teva okay for dogs? ## Yes, it is often used to treat bacterial infections in dogs, of their veterinarian deems it appropriate. The FDA warns that it may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I AM ALERGY TO PENICILLIN AND I WAS GIVEN CEPHALEXIN TO TREAT A BOIL ABSSES,WOULD IT HAPPEN SOMETHING TO ME?? ## Hello, Jose! How are you? No, Cephalexin is the active ingredient in this, it doesn't contain any Penicillin. However, there is still a slight risk that you may be allergic to it, too. People allergic to one medication tend to be more prone to being allergic to others. The FDA classifies this medication as being an antibiotic that is most commonly used to treat or prevent bacterial infections. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I had ibelex many times before this time and after my first cephalexin tablet I felt quite ill: Sweating, scratching, very red all over. Why would this be given at hospital as an antihistamine? ## This is an antibiotic that is used to treat or prevent bacterial infections, it is not an antihistamine. The U.S. FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. What was your diagnosis? Who told you it was an antihistamine?

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IS IT A FORM of penicillin? Can it be used for sinus infections? ## Cephalexin is not a form of penicillin. I am allergic to penicillin, so I am given Cephalexin all the time. It can be used for a number of infections including sinus infections. Cephalexin is in a group of drugs called cephalosporin antibiotics and is used to fight bacteria in the body. It works by interfering with the bacteria's cell wall formation, causing it to rupture, and killing the bacteria. Cephalexin is used to treat infections caused by bacteria, including upper respiratory infections, ear infections, skin infections, and urinary tract infections. ## I have a penicillin alergy and was prescribed cephalexin. I broke out in a ash on my chest within a few hours of taking cephalexin. I waited a day and tried ...

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Is Ibilex 500mg (Cefalexin / Cephalexin) good for treating chest infections? If so, how long might it take before I feel any changes in my breathing? ## Can Ibilex 500 Noxicid caps and foxy Lin 100 be used together I have a hiatus hernia which is causing reflux hents the noxicid and have a respiratory infection and a stress rash on my back Nothing seems to be getting better are they counteracting with each other??? ## Cephalexin is a broad spectrum antibiotic that can be used to treat various types of infections, as deemed appropriate by your doctor, however, if it has not been prescribed for you, you should consult your doctor, before taking it, since it may not be appropriate to treat the type of infection that you have. The FDA lists the typical side effects of Cephalexin as possibly...

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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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capsule green ## I cannot post a picture due to copyright reasons, however, I can tell you that this is a light green and dark green capsule with the name Lupin 500mg on it... To add some details, this capsule contains 500mgs of Cephalexin, which is an antibiotic that is used to treat various types of infections. You can read more about this drug in the link below: If you have any more questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to help you.

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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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We have two bottles of cephalexin 500 mg. One bottle has PAR on it and one has MIDD on it. What does that mean? ## Par is par pharmicuticls Mdd is max daily dose Those are usual meaing ## Middleby (MIDD) reported earnings 30 days ago. ... Like many research-heavy pharmaceutical companies ## As Roro has stated, those are abbreviations for the manufacturer's, but the medication is the same. Cephalexin is an antibiotic that is used to treat various bacterial infections. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. Is there anything I can help with?

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Going to the dentist tomorrow for teeth cleaning, and in the past have taken Kefex( Cephalexin ) 2000mg to prevent any chance of an infection. I am currently near the Mexican border, and have excess to a penicillin called Pota-Vi-Kin. Will this be as effective? ## They are both antibiotics that are used to treat, or prevent bacterial infections. But you should take the one that your doctor, or dentist feels is best for you. Why do you usually take one? Do you have a heart condition? The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including dizziness, headache, diarrhea, nausea, and non-allergic skin rash.

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