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What Causes Diarrhea While On Cephalexin And L-Hyoscyamine Sulfate?

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Posted on Thu, 17 Nov 2016
Question: I AM CURRENTLY TAKING HYOSCYAMINE SULF. 0.125 MG. TABLET BETWEEN 1 AND 2 TABLETS THREE TIMES A DAY. ALSO TAKING CEPHALEXIN 500 MG. CAPSULES THREE TIMES A DAY, AND HAVE UNCONTROLLED DIAHERRIA.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (2 hours later)
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I appreciate your concern

Cephalexin is related with abdominal pain and diarrhea as adverse effects. Since you already have IBS D , its more likely that the adverse effect of diarrhea could have exacerbated that further.

Cephalexin is usually prescribed in skin, genitourinary and respiratory tract infections. If there is an infection then it should be continued. Isotonic fluids like ORS should be taken orally to avoid dehydration due to fluid and electrolyte loss.

Eluxadoline can be advised for IBS D in consultation with your doctor.


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What Causes Diarrhea While On Cephalexin And L-Hyoscyamine Sulfate?

Brief Answer: Explained Detailed Answer: Hello and Welcome I appreciate your concern Cephalexin is related with abdominal pain and diarrhea as adverse effects. Since you already have IBS D , its more likely that the adverse effect of diarrhea could have exacerbated that further. Cephalexin is usually prescribed in skin, genitourinary and respiratory tract infections. If there is an infection then it should be continued. Isotonic fluids like ORS should be taken orally to avoid dehydration due to fluid and electrolyte loss. Eluxadoline can be advised for IBS D in consultation with your doctor. Wishing you best of health Thanks Let me know if you have any query Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action. For future follow up / correspondence you may ask me directly at the link given below http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=68107 Dr. M.S. Khalil