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A member asked:
Had a total proctocolectomy with ileostomy in 2012 due to crohns/uc issues. after surgery had no issues no more. this week had a deep cut on my pointer finger pip joint area. i was prescribed cephalexin 500mg 4x/day. is it safe for me to take?
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Yes, you should take it.
Answered 9/21/2022
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