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Light green and dark green capsule ## what is it? ## light green on one side dark green on other lupin wrtien on one side 500 mg on other ## 500 Lupin contains 500mgs of Cephalexin, an antibiotic used to treat various types of infections. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, diarrhea and skin rash. You can read more about this medication here: Is there anything else I can help you with? ## does it treat stuffy nose ## What is this two toned green pill used for? I was given it for an upper respiratory infection. ## can it be used for male treatmentof clamydia? ## Girlfriend was prescribed 300 Mg Lupin Cefdinir substitute for Omnicef, but did not want to discuss why she had these prescribed. I noticed white small like patches on the corner of her mouth and her genital had ...

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I did a urine test to enter the military and it came back positive. I am not a drug user but I was on Cephalexin for a sinus infection a week or so before testing. I am perplexed??? Could the Cephalexin caused a false/positive test? Thank you ## I am assuming they sent the urine to a lab for a GC/MS test or was it a rapid screening test? What drug did they say was positive?? It's possible that cephalexin could cause a false positive but if they did a GC/MS test it's not likely. When ever I get these questions I always ask if the donor was asked to sign a chain of custody form because it is possible they could have mixed up your specimen with some other person's at the lab. Did they seal the specimen container and did you have to put your initials on it?? If not ask for a ret...

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I take 1 at night 1 in the morning. I feel nauseous most of the day until about 3pm could I just take 1 at night- urinary tract infection- also aching left leg- could this be connected? ## Hello, Liz! How are you? Yes, those can be side effects of this antibiotic, as listed by the FDA, however, you shouldn't lower your dosage, it should be taken as prescribed, in order to fully eradicate the bacteria. Other side effects may possibly include dizziness, headache, drowsiness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Have you tried taking it with food to minimize the nausea? ## I am taking 250 mg of cephalexin for bronchitis. Only took 2 caps and had bad diarrhea. Should it happen this soon? Took it once years ago and had no problems.

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Please explain why doctors prescribe Sporidex 500mg capsules for pregnant women. ## plz is explain me is there any side effects of sporidex 500mg tablets during pregnancy? ## Sporidex contains the active ingredient Cephalexin and is an antibiotic. If this was prescribed by your doctor while you are pregnant, please follow their instructions for usage. Your doctor carefully weighs all dangers and benefits when prescribing a medication and if there were any serious issues to worry about while pregnant, your pharmacist would have brought it to your attention. Did you doctor prescribe this? ## In which diseas sporidex500 is prescribed, what can b its dosage. What is its impotance in dermo problems. ## plz is explain me is there any side effects of sporidex 500mg tablets during in the sex in...

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I am taking 500mg of Cephalexin for Mastitis. One doc said 4x a day for a week. Pharmacist said 2x a day for 2 weeks. Does it matter? Due to nausea I would rather take 2x a day for a longer period. Thanks! ## I would suggest double checking with your doctor to be sure which is appropriate. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. Usually, it is taken 4 times a day for a week. How are you feeling? Has there been any change? ## Feeling better. Will take more often now, talked with doc office today. Thanks!

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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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Hi, Would 500 mg teva-cephalexin 4 times a day for 10 days be too much for a 14 year old teen for skin infection treatment? ## They should take the medication as directed by their doctor, it is far more risky to let an infection continue out of control. The U.S. FDA lists the typical side effects of this antibiotic as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. How is the child doing?

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I just found lupin 500 in the bedroom of a young man that was staying at my house. Could he have been using it to feel high? ## Hi Pat - Based on what you have described it sounds like you found a LUPIN 500 capsule. Fortunately this is not a drug that would be abused. It is Cephalexin 500 mg, which is an antibiotic. The word LUPIN simply refers to the manufacturer's name, not the drug itself. The NDC code for this drug is 68180-122, and here is a photo for your reference: Hope this helps!

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Will cephalexin cure pink eye along with erythromycin ointment? The ointment does not seem to be clearing it up so I was wondering if I took cephalexin along with using the ointment if it would help? ## If the ointment isn't helping, you may need to return to your doctor, because not all pink eye is caused by bacteria, there is also a viral form and an allergic form, if you have one of those 2, then antibiotics will not help, according to the NIH. If it is viral, it will eventually clear up on its own, in most cases and if it is allergic, you may need an allergy medication. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I'm going back to my dr today for eye drops. Ointment isn't working.

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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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prescription from Mexico ## I think it translates to Cephalexin an antibiotic ## Cefalexina does translate to Cephalexin. I was prescribed the antibiotic while in Mexico when I had a throat and sinus infection that I tought was strep throat. The particular brand that I was prescribed was Collins Facelit 500mg pills. ## I also was subscribed this medicine while in mexico, but they didn't put the dosage. I have that terrible flu and don't know how many to take. ## I got it while in mexico, it worked great to get rid of my sinus infection, one a day. Gave to my daughter today to get rid of hers ## ANEED CEPHALEXIN.500.MLG MONOHIDRATE ## cefalexina...is this keflexin? ## my doctor in the US gave me a sample to treat an upper respiratory infection. It is supposed to distroy the walls...

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I have a sinus infection and wonder if this pill will help? Will it help relieve pressure in my sinuses? ## Teva Pharmaceuticals lists this capsule as containing 500mgs of Cephalexin, which is an antibiotic that is used to treat or prevent bacterial infections. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. The only way it will help to alleviate sinus pressure is if has been caused by an infection, and it will take several days to do so. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I was prescribed cephalexin for a uti and for whatever reason I've only been taking them once a day instead of twice of day as instructed on the bottle. Will this negatively affect the clearing of the infection? ## Hello, Jas! How are you? Yes, it may not fully eradicate the bacteria, so you should consult your doctor, because you may need to take another course of antibiotics. The FDA lists the typical antibiotic 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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I have left over cephalexin 500mg from 5/21/15. It expired 5/17/16 and I really would like to know if I can still take them? ## They do not become dangerous, once expired, but they do start to lose effectiveness so they may not work as well to eradicate infectious bacteria. You also may not have enough to take a full course of treatment to kill the relevant bacteria. Thus, it would be best to dispose of them and see your doctor for a new supply. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this antibiotic as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have cephalexin 500 mg from the year11/19/14 is it still good as I have no insurance. Can I still use it ## Hello, Elizabeth! How are you? If it is a pharmacy supplied bottle, or a container other than the original factory sealed one, then it expires on year from when it was dispensed to you, as noted by the FDA. It doesn't become toxic, once expired, but it does start to lose efficacy, so it may not work as well as it did, when new and may not completely eradicate infectious bacteria. Its typical side effects are listed as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. It would be best to consult your doctor. Is there anything else I can help with? ## It's the 219 light green oblong shaped imprinted with the number 218 on both sides. Tha...

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Should I use Sporidex 250 mg (Cephalexin) or not use it for an eight month pregnant woman? ## Yes, the U.S. FDA lists there as being no known risk, when taking Sporidex (Cephalexin) used during pregnancy. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with? Congratulations on the baby!

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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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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 antibiotic? ## Yes, it is Cephalexin, used to treat various types of infections. Common side effects may include: nausea, diarrhea, skin rash and drowsiness. You can read more here: Is there anything else I can help you with? ## im in mexico and got lab test that i had histolytica and bacteria -bacilos 35% ans cocos 65%. dr put me on metronidazol-400mg 3x a day for five days and also secnidazol -500mg for 4 days twice a day. after waiting 10 days i went back to lab . the new results were negative on the histolytica but the Bacilos was 40% and Cocos 60%. the dr then put me on 4 days , 3 x a day 500mg of Cefalexina. does this sound right. im so concerned about taking more antibiotics bcos they create alot of pain in my gastrointestinal track. what do you think, please? are there altern...

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Will cephalexin 500 mg capsule tid cure ureaplasma? ## Hello, Jordan! How are you? Yes, this is one of the antibiotics that is recommended to treat it. 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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