Get Informed: Cephalexin
Active Ingredient(s)
Cephalexin
What does it do?
This product is used in the treatment of susceptible bacterial infections. It works by inhibiting the reproduction process of the bacteria.
- Last Text Update:
- 2009-Nov-20 6:56 PM
- Last Data Update:
- No data
Other Names
- Keflex
- Cephalexin
- L-Keflex
- Kefalex
- Celex
- Cephalex
- Cefalexin
- Omaceph
How Safe Is It?
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- Average Risk Rating
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- Pregnancy Category:
- B
- Black Box Warning:
- No
Facts & Figures
- Date Approved
- 04 Jan 1971
- Est US Patients*
- 345,100
- Generic Available
- Yes
- OTC Available
- No
User Age Distribution*
< 21
21-39
40-59
60+
Age (Years)
* Estimated number of US people currently taking Cephalexin or its active ingredient based on population adjusted patient numbers registered with iGuard.org.
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Global Patient Feedback for Cephalexin ( Post a comment )
Question/Comment:
DIARRHEA times ten. Couldn't leave home. Bad for a ''just in case'' you got an infection.
75 year old Male
Posted: 2009-05-23 16:23:41
Question/Comment:
First time I was prescribed this for a putative skin infection (I was actually misdiagnosed - my problem was a venomous spider bite, NOT a skin infection) I had a generalized allergic skin reaction of INTENSE itching all over my body and a diffuse red rash similar to sunburn. I had to scratch with a hairbrush - and get off this drug asap!
39 year old Female
Posted: 2009-05-03 16:40:50
Question/Comment:
I am taking this med, for a skin infecting,i do not known if it is gioing to work,I am getting some spots on my army red bumbes i will tell you all more when i get well.
53 year old Male
Posted: 2008-11-13 13:44:44
Question/Comment:
I recently had a bunionectomy, and my doctor prescribed this antibiotic to prevent bacterial infections as the bone heals. I've noticed that after a few days of taken this medication I developed a few small itchy red bumps on my legs and arms. This is not a serious condition just an allergic reaction that can annoy at times lol. My doctor tells me that is should go away a few days/weeks after I stop taken this medication.
30 year old Female
Posted: 2008-08-28 07:33:55
iGuard.org Answer/Reply:
I just started this antiboatic for a sore on my right calf that I've had for 9 months and picked up somewhere in the southwestern States where I was working at the time . Since then I have developed a redness around the sore. The reason for the Antiboatic
Posted: 2008-10-07 23:58:31
Question/Comment:
I have just started this drug so I will let you know
46 year old Female
Posted: 2008-04-29 10:23:48
Answer/Reply:
I'm taking it right now for a skin rash and infection. I've taken it before for other ailments. I was told at this time, as in the past, that one side effect is that it can cause some diarrhea. So don't be alarmed if this does happen.
62 year old Female
Posted: 2008-05-21 08:55:48
Answer/Reply:
Beware! If taken on an empty stomach, this medication may cause stomach upset. I'v noticeed the best thing for me, besides a small meal is a glass of milk (it does wonders).
30 year old Female
Posted: 2008-08-28 07:36:55
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Cephalexin