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Can you use cephalexin for a sinus infection?

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Dr. Larry Lutwickanswered

Infectious Disease 51 years experience

Yes: But 1- many cases resolve without antimicrobials 2- other antimicrobials such as Amoxicillin / clavulanate may have better activity.

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A 32-year-old member asked:

Is it possible for you to take cephalexin for a sinus. Infection?

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Dr. Thomas Benda, jranswered

ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 36 years experience

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.

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Been taking keflex 500mg 4 times daily for sinus infection. Have no symptoms other than low grade fever. How or when will i know if its going to work?

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Sinus infection, strep throat, earache. On keflex 500 mg for 5 days, woke up this am with red, swollen eyes which are watering too. Exhausted..Help?

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Im taking cephalexin for internal eye stye. I seem to now have acquired a sinus infection. Will I need yet another antibiotic? Or will the cephalexin help both conditions.

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