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Is it effective to take cephalexin for a sore throat?

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Dr. Kenneth Lanier answered

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See you doctor 1st: A sore throat can be caused by a viral or bacterial infection. Cephalexin is an antibiotic used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. If the sore throat is caused by a virus, Cephalexin will not be effective. Therefore it is important to see your md for an assessment, culture and appropriate therapy.

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Answered 10/8/2016

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A member asked:

Is it effective to take cephalexin for a sore throat?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kenneth Lanier answered

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

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