How and When to use Cephalexin (Keflex, keforal, Daxbia) - Doctor Explains

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Welcome back to How To Medicate and welcome to this video on how and when to use Cephalexin. I already made several videos on different antibiotics and if you are interested you can find those in the playlist here:

Generic name: Cephalexin.
Brand names: Keforal, Daxbia and Keflex.
Available as a tablet

How to use it?
Tablets: Swallow the tablet whole with half a glass of water. Don’t break it and don’t chew on it.
It is best to take it at an empty stomach and take it at fixed times.

Duration of treatment?
At least 10 days.
It is important that you do not interrupt the treatment and finish it completely.

When to use it?
Cephalexin is used for ”serious” infections caused by micro-organisms sensitive to Cephalexin.

What is the correct dosage?
Always use the dosage and frequency prescribed by your own doctor.
Generally the correct dosage is; 250-500 mg every 6 hours.

What are the side-effects?
Very common (more than 10%): diarrhea.
Uncommon (0.1–1%): stomach ache, dizziness, headache, fatigue, fever and a rash.

Safety:
It is safe to use Cephalexin with alcohol (in moderation), eat it with any type of food and drive your car while using this antibiotic.
However, cephalexin can have some interactions with other drugs and it can be dangerous for people with severe kidney or liver problems. Furthermore is also important you don’t use Cephalexin if you are hypersensitive to penicillins or carbapenems.

Pregnancy and Lactation:
The usage of Cephalexin while pregnant or while breastfeeding is safe. There is extensive medical experience which does not indicate any risks or problems, but always discuss this with your treating physician.

- Disclaimer: this video and the comments are meant purely informational! This is not medical advice! If you are looking for medical advice always contact your own doctor. -

Literature:
1: Farmacotherapeutisch Kompas. (2020). Cefalexine.
3. Durbin K. (2020). Cephalexin.

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Thank you. I don't have insurance and was trying everything to get rid of this severe sore throat and from the look of the white streaks on my tonsils and the lack of common cold symptoms, I figured this was a strep throat. I consulted a family member's doctor about cephalexin and he said it should work for strep too. I am glad you mentioned the throat here too.

MrZZooh
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Wish a medical professional can look at why Cephalexin (Keflex) controls eczema..i had severe chronic eczema and after two weeks for Cephalexin for another illness the eczema flare up has competely cleared

freedomfinalfrontier
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I was prescribed cephalexin by my dermatologist for my acne and I started today.

mariselaleon
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This prescribed to me after I didn't want to take my ciprofloxicin.

deathbycake
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Started it yesterday and have headaches, dizziness and upset stomach, plus a weird sensation in different parts of my body.

LaCurlySue
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Just got prescribed this for a possible pilonidal cyst. It hurts so bad I hope this works

adriannaaustin
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I was prescribed cephalexin after I cut my hand with a bandsaw and got seven stitches. I got a tetanus shot also. I am taking 10 mL of cephalexin every six hours as a liquid solution. I requested the liquid solution because I have difficulty swallowing pills.

dontbleedthadalo
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Cheplex is probably one of the best antibiotic medication to use when dealing with skin infections! Just got my ears pierced and having an infection in one ear piercing, taking the medicine it cured my infection within eight hours no pain and less swelling so happy I had over-the-counter cheplex from one of my past infections I had!

yxpywxx
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I got prescribed this for a tattoo infection on my leg. 2nd day on it when will the redness go away on my tattoo ?

chachiisanchez
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I had a UTI and I have to say I had massive diarrhea since Thursday on kflex. All of those side affects. I called PCP she told me stop. I also have to say two weeks ago I Covid and had antibodics too. I don’t know what happened.

terryc
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Is cephalexin used to treat joint infections?

kelvinndaki
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Thank you for your info doc, , watching from Philippines

MelSausal
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My fingernail split in 2 and the ER doctor prescribed me to it ; is it safe to take ?

shanewallace
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Can I use this treating Gonorrhea ? how much tablet I will take

hooman
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Good day. Is this medicine good for aer infiction?

maritesalvarez
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😢 I was prescribed this medication for my antibiotics on dental work and I broke out in. A skin rash and chills

esmailalfar
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Got determtis on my hand . Dry, yellow crusty, oozing . I was prescribed 500 mg. Is okay to take that ?

Moodboard
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I was prescribed for a infection of folliculitis. I was 500mg for every 6hrs 4x a day. Will this be effective for my infection?

Hey_its_Koda
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is cephalexin good for cartilage piercing infection?

Yoshi_Meraki
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Is this medicine related to penicillin and carbapenems? I thought it was a cephalosporin?

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