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Common side effects of cephalexin include upset stomach, diarrhea, and vomiting
This may cause cephalexin to be less effective at fighting infections
Adults and children 15 years of age or older: The typical dose is 250 mg by mouth every 6 hours
This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic
There's no direct interaction between cephalexin and alcohol, but they can cause similar side effects like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
Descriptions Cephalexin is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body
Is it OK to Drink Alcohol While Taking Cephalexin? There is no reported interaction between alcohol and cephalexin
The recommended dosage is typically 1 to 4 times daily, usually for 7 days
For more severe infections, 500 mg of cephalexin will be taken twice a day
How it works Cephalexin is an antibiotic that may be used to treat infections caused by susceptible bacteria
It is widely prescribed to treat a variety of bacterial
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Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible: Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
pain in your side or lower back, painful urination
CEPHALEXIN capsules, and CEPHALEXIN for oral Adults and patients at least 15 years of age
500 mg PO q6hr; dosage range, 1-4 g/day in divided doses
Use: Treatment of skin and skin structure infections caused by susceptible gram-positive bacteria (e
Inactive Ingredients: CAPSULES: magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide, and sodium
The capsules also contain cellulose, D & C Yellow No
Cephalexin is the generic name for the medication commonly known as Keflex
With most, however, the answer may be a cautious yes
Keflex 500 MG Capsule is not effective against infections caused by viruses
Drinking these beverages with this medication can cause a dangerous increase The usual dose of oral cephalexin capsules is 250 mg every 6 hours, but a dose of 500 mg every 12 hours may be administered
Cephalexin can raise the risk of vaginal irritation and infection while you’re taking it
This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic
It also contains lactose, saccharin sodium, simethicone, citric acid anhydrous
Answered Feb 11, 2020
Prescription 500mg cephalexin (28 capsules) edit
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