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What Is The Use Of Cephalexin?

Hello. My name is Brianna Hillman. I have a question about a certain medicine that a friend of mine is taking. The medicine is called Cephalexin. She said that it is causing her to ache. I was wondering if this is normal and what all this medicine is supposed to do? Thank you
Tue, 24 Apr 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Cephalexine is a first generation cephalosporin antibiotic commonly prescribed to treat susceptible bacterial infections such as respiratory tract, urinary tract infections. It is also used to prevent streptococcal infection and rheumatic fever.

Its common side effects include allergic reaction (rash, itching, swelling underneath the skin, difficulty in breathing of throat swelling) and vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali
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What Is The Use Of Cephalexin?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Cephalexine is a first generation cephalosporin antibiotic commonly prescribed to treat susceptible bacterial infections such as respiratory tract, urinary tract infections. It is also used to prevent streptococcal infection and rheumatic fever. Its common side effects include allergic reaction (rash, itching, swelling underneath the skin, difficulty in breathing of throat swelling) and vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali