Welcome back to How To Medicate and welcome to this video on how and when to use Cephalexin. I already made several videos on different antibiotics and if you are interested you can find those in the playlist here:
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Generic name: Cephalexin.
Brand names: Keforal, Daxbia and Keflex.
Available as a tablet
How to use it?
Tablets: Swallow the tablet whole with half a glass of water. Don’t break it and don’t chew on it.
It is best to take it at an empty stomach and take it at fixed times.
Duration of treatment?
At least 10 days.
It is important that you do not interrupt the treatment and finish it completely.
When to use it?
Cephalexin is used for ”serious” infections caused by micro-organisms sensitive to Cephalexin.
What is the correct dosage?
Always use the dosage and frequency prescribed by your own doctor.
Generally the correct dosage is; 250-500 mg every 6 hours.
What are the side-effects?
Very common (more than 10%): diarrhea.
Uncommon (0.1–1%): stomach ache, dizziness, headache, fatigue, fever and a rash.
Safety:
It is safe to use Cephalexin with alcohol (in moderation), eat it with any type of food and drive your car while using this antibiotic.
However, cephalexin can have some interactions with other drugs and it can be dangerous for people with severe kidney or liver problems. Furthermore is also important you don’t use Cephalexin if you are hypersensitive to penicillins or carbapenems.
Pregnancy and Lactation:
The usage of Cephalexin while pregnant or while breastfeeding is safe. There is extensive medical experience which does not indicate any risks or problems, but always discuss this with your treating physician.
- Disclaimer: this video and the comments are meant purely informational! This is not medical advice! If you are looking for medical advice always contact your own doctor. -
Literature:
1: Farmacotherapeutisch Kompas. (2020). Cefalexine.
2: Apotheek.nl. (2020). Cefalexine.
3. Durbin K. (2020). Cephalexin.
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@MrZZooh2 years agoThank you. I don' t have insurance and was trying everything to get rid of this severe sore throat and from the look of the white streaks on my tonsils. ...Expand7
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@josegonzalescedillo23992 years agoThank you brother god bless you for the information.
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@yaquelineriospatino43283 years agoNice explanation, doctor prescribed me this after infection on my right feet tatoo it works slowly but swallow getting better was looking for side effects. ...Expand6
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@LaCurlySue5622 years agoStarted it yesterday and have headaches, dizziness and upset stomach, plus a weird sensation in different parts of my body. 11
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@buchiashiedu58092 years agoI used this for a uti infection, but i stopped using it because i started getting this really bad odor that was coming from my body and sweat. The antibiotics. ...Expand3
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@shanewallace94533 years agoMy fingernail split in 2 and the er doctor prescribed me to it; is it safe to take? 2
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@PersonaNonGratae2 years agoBeen down bed ridden for 4 days. Throat swollen, migraine. Chest cough, nassl pasgaes blocked with dark yellow phlegm. I even sneezed out what looked like. ...Expand3
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@chachiisanchez33913 years agoI got prescribed this for a tattoo infection on my leg. 2nd day on it when will the redness go away on my tattoo? 2
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@minxycries96532 years agoI started this yesterday. I sliced my hand open at work and had to get stitches. This medicine has messed me up. Ive been vomiting and dry heaving for several hours. 2
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@alaysiakayebutler62993 years agoThank you. curious; why is that blurry patient in the background, looks like he' s in a hospital bed) having his oxygen intake obstructed, i feel it delegitimizes medical community when such breaches in physiological need is promoted. I remember the time when science, not pseudoscience, was taught. ...Expand2
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@Moodboard393 years agoGot determtis on my hand. Dry, yellow crusty, oozing. I was prescribed 500 mg. Is okay to take that? 3
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@LYfeStudioz73 years agoIs it okay to take this along with over the counter cold/flu medicine.
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@mariselaleon20013 years agoI was prescribed cephalexin by my dermatologist for my acne and i started today. 12
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@maritesalvarez2533 years agoGood day. Is this medicine good for aer infiction? 2
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@olgatyulpa52572 years agoI did not undderstad, wha is the " reserved antibiotic for the specific cases" 1
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@hooman93332 years agoCan i use this treating gonorrhea? How much tablet i will take. 1
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@benzjeromeabogadie29623 years agoCan i take this for cyst inside a broken tooth? 1
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@kkpaine2 years agoAnother site said works on staph. Ive mrsa + staff lower leg infection & now doxy 2x/ day 100mg thats slowly working. Add cefolexin ok? 1
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@rryoutube13374 years agoHello does cephalexin lower effectiveness of birth control pills? 3
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@GhostTacos197510 months agoI just got perscribed this had an infected cyst on my back. People are saying it makes them smell over time. Is this true.
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@rosieee39093 years agoIs it okay to take cephalexin after being vaccinated for covid-19? 2
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@Yoshi_Meraki3 years agoIs cephalexin good for cartilage piercing infection? 6
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@Horundo2 years agoJust got the same pill for balanitis. Hopefully this helps because man does it hurt down there. 1
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@Live__quute1last yearI got prescribed cephalexin 500mg capsules for kidney stone is it safe?
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@violetgodinez50974 years agoWhat about i got rash in my head wud it help. 1
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@terryc48836 months agoI had a uti and i have to say i had massive diarrhea since thursday on kflex. All of those side affects. I called pcp she told me stop. I also have to. ...Expand1
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@margaretfaison57273 years agoI have stage 3 kidney disease but i told my doctor he said its okay to take cephalexin. 3
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@billyhw54922 years agoHow many times do you have to repeat to finish your prescription as instructed? I' m only 2. 5 minutes in and you' ve already said it 20, 0 times.
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@esmailalfar48633 months agoI was prescribed this medication for my antibiotics on dental work and i broke out in. A skin rash and chills.
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@claudiacanada1311 months agoCephalexin gave me after 4 days skin rashes on my entire face and hands, i had to discontinue, and take benadryl, my face is completely ruined, take with much caution. 1
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@myfirstoocwarning84834 years agoCan i switch from using cephalexin for 2 days (about 6 caps) to amoxicillin? 6
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@maddybayhi18622 years agoI took on an empty stomach and it gave me such severe stomach pains. 3
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@RuaTheFox3 years agoIs this medicine related to penicillin and carbapenems? I thought it was a cephalosporin? 5
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@brandoneisenhauer87353 years agoDo drs give patients this during surgeries, they said i had an allergic reaction to this during my collarbone surgery. 1
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@JohnSmith-kl4bb2 years agoThanks for the info, it helps to know these things. Keep it up,
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@kelvinndaki45434 years agoIs cephalexin used to treat joint infections? 8
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@freedomfinalfrontier5878last yearWish a medical professional can look at why cephalexin (keflex) controls eczema. I had severe chronic eczema and after two weeks for cephalexin for another illness the eczema flare up has competely cleared. 15
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@beepboop95192 years agoCan cephalexin cause constant chest pain? Had it since i started taking it, i don' t have insurance so i can' t see anyone for it right now. 1
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@adriannaaustin91273 years agoJust got prescribed this for a possible pilonidal cyst. It hurts so bad i hope this works. 3
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@KaylaCoils3 years agoWhat can you eat or drink with this medication? 5
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@Hey_its_Koda2 years agoI was prescribed for a infection of folliculitis. I was 500mg for every 6hrs 4x a day. Will this be effective for my infection? 5
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@sgpopstarroyalty75702 years agoShould i continue talking cephalaxin if my gum abcess isn' t healed yet? 1
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@aj54013 years agoI was orescribed cephalexin for a skin infection. 2
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@jmatx26733 years agoCan i take it four times a day and still smoke? Cigarette. 3
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@BlindEarIsLive3 years agoIf you get skin rash stop taking the pill? 2
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@vjnd82393 years agoWhenever i have a cough my aunt advised me to take carbocestin and cephalexin. Is it okay or not okay? 1
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@alishaspencer34683 years agoI' m allergic to penicillin can i take these? 2
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@Unafraid464 years agoDoes cephalexin work against bacterial infection caused by ingrown toenail? 9
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@brandonwear90812 years agoIm on this right now for a staph infection. 3
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@carlitolol14359 months agoTbh im on day 2 of using it and i don' t have any side effects. 2
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@cassandrebossicot3834 years agoHow am i suppose to drink cephalexin? Since it got powder inside can i open the pill and just drink it with water? 2
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@GTSongwriterlast yearThe walmart pharmacy recommended i take the capsule with food.
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@kingboogie24323 years agoIs this medicine good for a tooth infection? 2
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@kalei97953 years agoAwesome video doctor! Not to mention, this antibiotic stinks haha. Egg odor. 6
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@tanyalopez20343 years agoI got an infection because of stiches on my foot. Starting this tomorrow. 2
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@dawnspaw10 months agoIs this good for a stab wound on my foot, i dropped a pair of scissors and they actually stabed my foot.
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@mahpolia8987last yearPls if someone has 500mg of cephalexin, how many can he or she take in a day for treatment of uti. 1
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@GodFather-13 years agoWill this help in uti or bacteria infection? 4
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@faragarcia71122 years agoCephalexin ayuda para dolor de artritis. 1
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@dr.loomis42219 months agoI was put on cephalexin for an infected pimple. 2 500mgs capsules a day for 5 days. Two days in and no diarrhea yet lol. 2
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@MegaWood323 years agoI was prescribed 4 times a day 500mg for pneumonia. 5
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@whiteviper19792 years agoCephalexin is a horrible drug! I had violent direah and aggressive vomiting! I cannot tolerate it at all whatsoever! 4
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@janae91833 years agoI got a finger infection so i was prescribed this crap smells like a sewer. 2
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@prankstergangsters77738 months agoJus got given 500mg every 8 hours for strep throat.
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@ivelissetorres78052 years agoWhy people start making good n safe medications to resolve the issues n sted of agravating them! i was prescribed this med of 750 mlg what the hell.
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@EbonyJon3 years agoKeflex is awful! Im having the worst experience on it! 5
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curious; why is that blurry patient in the background, looks like he' s in a hospital bed) having his oxygen intake obstructed, i feel it delegitimizes medical community when such breaches in physiological need is promoted. I remember the time when science, not pseudoscience, was taught. ...Expand 2
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