Question 1

can you use cephalexin 500ng2x a day for longer than 2 weeks if leg infection from turf burn is still present? or does indicate that antibiotics not working? it is slowing healing, still have white in middle of wound and red outside still?

Accepted Answer

: Open abrasions can take a while to heal.  However if you have concerns about the healing process, please see the doctor who prescribed the antibiotics as a second opinion to yours.  Spreading redness or tenderness should prompt a sooner visit as infection may have progressed.

Question 2

just finished keflex for cellulitis infection and responded well. skin no longer hot or red but still a little swollen.  been 11 days, should i worry?

Accepted Answer

No: Normal for it to still have some edema.  You can use some light compression hose over the counter-- should help.

Question 3

i'm taking keflex for a uti and on the 5th day of medication i'm having pain with certain movements or deep breath around low left side of back. but i no longer have burning when urinating. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Kidney infection: The cited pain location suggests this is more than a simple bladder infection. It suggests the kidney on that side is involved. I would follow up with your doc.

Question 4

having the worst yeast infection of my life. can the antibiotic cephalexin (keflex) cause this?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Everyone is different however this is not an unusual result of taking Keflex or other strong antibiotics. See your md to get the yeast infection treated.

Question 5

i got a cut in the kitchen i waited till the next day to get seen they gave me cephalexin. should i take it or treat it other ways i am healthconcious?

Accepted Answer

I would take it.: My hand has a lot of close spaces and what starts as a simple cut could end up with loss of the finger.. No doubt if it was my injury I would take the antibiotic. If you cut your forearm you would have a better probability of doing well just because of the lack of close spaces and the anatomy maintained and the hand.

Question 6

i was wondering how long liquid cephalexin is good for in the fridge?

Accepted Answer

: The general rule is this type of liquid antibiotics retain potency for at least 1 week at air conditioned home temperature and 2 weeks in a refrigerator. Some other types of antibiotics can retain potency longer in either setting.

Question 7

what can over dose of cephalexin in a baby cause?

Accepted Answer

Specifics needed: You have to be more specific. How much of an overdose it was? Was it a one time overdose or a repetitive one s over several days?

Question 8

can sulfameth and cephalexin kill you if taken together in high dosages..

Accepted Answer

Of course not: It would be unusual to need both these antibiotics at the same time, and you definitely should not take them, either alone or together, except under a doctor's care and advice. But they certainly won't kill you if taken together -- probably no side effects at all.

Question 9

does cephalexin 500 work for pain in tooth?

Accepted Answer

Yes it can -: However, by the sound of your question it seem as if you are self prescribing (either have some left over from a previous prescription for something else, or you have a friend who has some left over)  concerns are expiration of medicines, taking an insufficient course, and also improper antibiotic.  Best to have a consult with dentist and the source of the problem remedied and an rx directly.

Question 10

is cephalexin helpful?

Accepted Answer

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

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Can you use cephalexin 500ng2x a day for longer than 2 weeks if leg infection from turf burn is still present? or does indicate that antibiotics not working? it is slowing healing, still have white in middle of wound and red outside still?

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Just finished keflex for cellulitis infection and responded well. skin no longer hot or red but still a little swollen. been 11 days, should i worry?

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I'm taking keflex for a uti and on the 5th day of medication i'm having pain with certain movements or deep breath around low left side of back. but i no longer have burning when urinating. what could this be?

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Having the worst yeast infection of my life. can the antibiotic cephalexin (keflex) cause this?

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I got a cut in the kitchen i waited till the next day to get seen they gave me cephalexin. should i take it or treat it other ways i am healthconcious?

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I was wondering how long liquid cephalexin is good for in the fridge?

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What can over dose of cephalexin in a baby cause?

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Can sulfameth and cephalexin kill you if taken together in high dosages..

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Does cephalexin 500 work for pain in tooth?

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