Question 1

Is mupirocin ointment related to keflex? i'm very allergic to kefelx and want to make sure i can use mupirocin safely.

Accepted Answer

The antibiotic you were prescribed is not at all related to the antibiotic class that you are allergic to. You should be able to safely go ahead and use it.

Question 2

Can i drink light beer whilst taking mupirocin and cephalexin?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics and alcohol have some similar side effects: upset stomach, feeling drowsy or dizzy. Taken together these side effects may be more intense. Suggest waiting until you're finished your course of antibiotics and you're feeling better before consuming any alcohol.

Question 3

I have been taking kelflex and using bactroban (mupirocin) for 10 days & still  having major issues. the bactroban (mupirocin) is making the infection bright red, sore &  swo?

Accepted Answer

Bactroban (mupirocin) should not be used to try and treat infection, and is indicated to attempt to eliminate carriage of staph, predominantly in the nose.  Cephalexin (keflex) is not effective against many strains of staphylococci and this may be part of the problem.  You need to go back to the doctor and describe and show them this.

Question 4

Is keflex safe to take while pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Orr is a cephalosporin and that class of antibiotic is safe whe pregnant.

Question 5

I received my first dose of pfizer yesterday and i was put on keflex antibiotic today . i forgot to mention it to them . can i take it ? is there anything i shouldnt take ?

Accepted Answer

The vaccines work through a different body system unaffected by antibiotics. I find there no reason for you to alter you normal lifestyle or medicine use after this vaccine or the second dose when you get it.

Question 6

Can a cillian allergic person take keflex?

Accepted Answer

Recent studies have found that a majority of people who are allergic to penicillin can tolerate cephalosporin (of which Keflex is one) and particularly the 3rd generation one.  However if  you have had an anaphylactic reaction to penicillin, you should check with your allergist before you considering taking any cephalosporin. The risk is very low but it is better to be safe than sorry.

Question 7

Can i take ciprofloxcin if i am allergic to keflex?

Accepted Answer

Ciprofloxacin is part of the fluoroquinolone class of antibiotics and is different than cephalexin, which is a cephalosporin. As always, consult your pharmacist. There are several things your physician and pharmacist need to know to determine if it is safe for you. 
Take a look at the drug information online to educate yourself: http://www.drugs.com/ciprofloxacin.html

Question 8

Can i take ibruprofen with keflex?

Accepted Answer

I see why not. Make sure you take a probiotic supplement while taking Keflex to avoid diarrhea and bacterial overgrowth from the antibiotic killing your gut flora.

Question 9

I'm allergic to penicillin, can i take keflex?

Accepted Answer

Penicillins (like amoxil) & cephalosporins (like keflex) are both beta-lactam antibiotics named because of their ringed chemical structure. Allergy to penicillins is sometimes directed against this ring, and an allergic reaction may also occur if a similar antibiotic is taken. It is estimated that about 10% of penicillin-allergic patients are also allergic to cephalosporins like keflex.

Question 10

Is 500mg of keflex ok for a 7 year old child to take?

Accepted Answer

If it is prescribed for him/her then it is fine - you should not use someone else's medicine as it may not be the correct antibiotic for the type of infection he/she has.

Can you take keflex and use mupirocin

Is mupirocin ointment related to keflex? i'm very allergic to kefelx and want to make sure i can use mupirocin safely.

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Can i drink light beer whilst taking mupirocin and cephalexin?

I have been taking kelflex and using bactroban (mupirocin) for 10 days & still having major issues. the bactroban (mupirocin) is making the infection bright red, sore & swo?

Is keflex safe to take while pregnant?

I received my first dose of pfizer yesterday and i was put on keflex antibiotic today . i forgot to mention it to them . can i take it ? is there anything i shouldnt take ?

Can a cillian allergic person take keflex?

Can i take ciprofloxcin if i am allergic to keflex?

Can i take ibruprofen with keflex?

I'm allergic to penicillin, can i take keflex?

Is 500mg of keflex ok for a 7 year old child to take?

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