INDICATIONS
Cephalexin can be used for treating certain bacterial infections. Cephalexin is often a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by interfering with the bacteria's cell wall formation. This weakens the cell wall, causing it to rupture, and kills the bacteria.
INSTRUCTIONS
Use Cephalexin as directed from your doctor.
Ask your doctor questions you could have about how to work with Cephalexin.
STORAGE
Store Cephalexin at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). Brief storage at temperatures between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Store far from heat, moisture, and light-weight. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Cephalexin from the reach of youngsters and far from pets.
All medicines may cause unwanted effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects.
Check with your doctor if these most typical side effects persist or become bothersome:
Diarrhea; dizziness; headache; indigestion; pain; stomach pain; tiredness.
Seek medical attention straight away if any of these severe side effects occur:
Severe allergy symptoms (rash; hives; itching; breathlessness; tightness inside chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); agitation; confusion; dark urine; decreased urination; fever; hallucinations; red, swollen, or blistered skin; seizures; severe or bloody diarrhea; severe stomach pain or cramps; severe tiredness; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual vaginal pain, odor, or discharge; yellowing with the eyes or skin.
This is not a whole report on all unwanted side effects that may occur. If you've questions on negative effects, contact your health care provider.
Do NOT use Cephalexin if:
Some medical conditions may interact with Cephalexin. Tell your medical professional or pharmacist if you have any health conditions, especially if any with the following sign up for you:
Some medicines may communicate with Cephalexin. Tell your health care provider if you might be taking every other medicines, especially any with the following:
This will not be a complete set of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Cephalexin may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your doctor prior to starting, stop, or affect the dose of any medicine.
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