A 37-year-old member asked:
do you think i should stop giving my7month old cephalexin?
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Dr. David Hardinanswered
Wound care 36 years experience
Prescribed?: Assuming this was prescribed and the dose was calculated by the infants doctor finish the course of the drug unless side effects develop which you should check with the dr about.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Side effects from cephalexin ?
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Dr. Martin Raffanswered
Infectious Disease 56 years experience
Few: Aside from allergic reactions which are few, occasional GI upset, Cephalexin has very few side-effects.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Is cephalexin helpful?
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Dr. Joel Gallantanswered
Infectious Disease 36 years experience
It can be...: ...For certain types of bacterial infections.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
I took cephalexin 10 hours ago, am i good to drink?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 25 years experience
No drug interactions: Were noted between Cephalexin and alcohol using a drug interaction checker.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
When on cephalexin should you avoid any foods?
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Dr. Michael Einanswered
Infectious Disease 48 years experience
No: There are no food contraindications with Keflex but it is better absorbed if taken on an empty stomach ie 1 hour before or 2 hours after eating.
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A 52-year-old member asked:
What could over dose of cephalexin cause?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 25 years experience
Cephalexin O/D: An overdose occurs when an excessive / dangerous dose of a drug is used. "Overdose symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea, and blood in your urine." REF: https://www.drugs.com/cephalexin.html
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