Question 1

what is cefalexin used for?

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Cefalexin: cefalexin is abcephalosporin antibiotic used to treat  infections.

Question 2

who should not take cefalexin?

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Cefalexin: "Cephalexin is contraindicated in patients with known allergy to the cephalosporin group of antibiotics."  See:  http://www.drugs.com/pro/cephalexin.html

Question 3

can we take duramine 15mg tablet with cefalexin 500 mg ?

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: Only if so prescribed. No known drug-drug interaction otherwise, individual side effects of each drug still apply and should be discussed with pharmacist.

Question 4

is cephalexin helpful?

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It can be...: ...For certain types of bacterial infections.

Question 5

what is cephalexin used for?

Accepted Answer

Cephalexin: is a cephalosporin antibiotic that is used to treat bacterial infections.

Question 6

what could over dose of cephalexin cause?

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Cephalexin O/D: An overdose occurs when an excessive / dangerous dose of a drug is used. "Overdose symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea, and blood in your urine."  REF:  https://www.drugs.com/cephalexin.html

Question 7

can someone die if overdosed on cephalexin?

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Doubt tt: Anything is possible but this is a very benign drug with few human toxicities beyond allergic reactions.

Question 8

for how long is cephalexin capsule good for?

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Duration of action?: The duration of action of Keflex is about 12 hours
the shelf life of Keflex is 2-3 years if stored well.

Question 9

i'm taking cephalexin is it okay to a zantex?

Accepted Answer

Maybe (not) . . .: It depends b/c i'm not sure if you're referring to zantac (used to treat heartburn) or xanax (alprazolam) (used for anxiety). With that said, i threw everything into the interaction checkers available to you via online.Epocrates.Com & drugs.Com. Neither checker noted any issues taking those drugs in combination. But as always, if you have any drug questions, ask your pharmacist & prescribing doc before startin.

Question 10

can you take cephalexin and lithium together?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There is no significant negative interaction.

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