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I have a 12 yr old daughter with sinus problems the dr gave her cephalexin 250mg 1 cap 3x daily can she take sudafed pe between the antibiotics or no ?

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Dr. Elizabeth Wallen answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Yes: No problem taking both of those medications.

Dr Ewing agreed

Answered 12/13/2016

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