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Is it possible for you to take cephalexin for a sinus. infection?
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Yes: Cephalexin will cover some of the bacteria that might cause sinus infection. It is freqently used for tonsillitis and skin infections. I don't generally use it for sinus infection.
Answered 3/13/2020
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