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Suggest Treatment For Urinary Infection During Pregnancy
Hi, my name is Elena. I m pregnant, 30 weeks. I got a call from my family doctor that I have urinary infection and prescribed cephalexin 500 mg, but did not tell me a dosage.. Pharmacist said 4 times a day.. just want to confirm the dosage with a doctor.. if this is safe for a baby.. Thank you!
Wed, 12 Oct 2016
Hello.
I can understand your concern.
Cephalosporins are relatively safe antibiotics in pregnancy. Also if you have an infection it is important that it is controlled.
The antibiotic prescribed to you has good action against the organisms which commonly cause urinary tract infection. However, the dosage is 500mg twice a day, duration is usually 5-7 days. However, sometimes the dosage is lesser for certain medical conditions. I suggest you contact your family doctor and confirm the dosage he has advised for you.
Hope this helps. Wishing you a happy pregnancy.
Regards,
Dr Geeta
I can understand your concern.
Cephalosporins are relatively safe antibiotics in pregnancy. Also if you have an infection it is important that it is controlled.
The antibiotic prescribed to you has good action against the organisms which commonly cause urinary tract infection. However, the dosage is 500mg twice a day, duration is usually 5-7 days. However, sometimes the dosage is lesser for certain medical conditions. I suggest you contact your family doctor and confirm the dosage he has advised for you.
Hope this helps. Wishing you a happy pregnancy.
Regards,
Dr Geeta
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