What is cefalexin used to treat?
Cefalexin is an antibiotic. It belongs to a group of antibiotics called cephalosporins. It’s used to treat bacterial infections, such as pneumonia and other chest infections, skin infections and urinary tract infections (UTIs). Cefalexin is only available on prescription.
Is cephalexin a good antibiotic?
Cephalexin is a first-generation, cephalosporin antibiotic. It belongs to a bigger classification of antibiotics known as beta-lactam antibiotics. It is generally effective against bacteria involved in upper and lower respiratory tract infections, otitis media, mastitis, and skin, bone, and joint infections.
How long does it take for cephalexin to work on skin infection?
A: Cephalexin antibiotic begins to kill the bacteria causing a skin infection very quickly. However, you may not notice the skin infection improving for 2 to 3 days. Follow the directions on your cephalexin medication bottle—and finish all doses of cephalexin, even after the skin infection looks and feels better.
What should I avoid while taking cephalexin?
Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.
What is Cefalin?
Cefalin (500mg) is a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic, prescribed for susceptible infections. It stops or slows the growth of bacterial cells.
What is the side effects of cephalexin?
Side Effects
- Abdominal or stomach pain.
- blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin.
- clay-colored stools.
- general tiredness and weakness.
- itching or rash.
- light-colored stools.
- nausea and vomiting.
- red skin lesions, often with a purple center.
What kind of skin infections does cephalexin treat?
Cephalexin remains an effective and highly useful antibiotic for the treatment of streptococcal and staphylococcal skin infections.
What are the side effects of cephalexin?
Should cephalexin be taken on an empty stomach?
Although it may be absorbed more quickly if it is taken on an empty stomach, cephalexin may be taken with food or on an empty stomach. The overall effect is not changed by taking it with food.