Drug Details
Therapeutic Class:
Cephalosporin antibiotic
Forms:
Tablet, capsule, oral suspension
Administration:
Oral administration (by mouth)
Therapeutic Uses for treatment of bacterial infections including:
- Respiratory tract infections
- Otitis media (middle ear infections)
- Skin and skin structure infections
- Bone infections
- Genital infections
- Urinary tract infections
Controlled Status:
Not a controlled substance
Cephalexin Drug Class
Cephalexin (seh-fah-lek-seen) belongs to a group of drugs called cephalosporin antibiotics.
Cephalexin Age Range
Cephalexin is approved for use in adults and children 1 year of age and older. The use of this antibiotic in children younger than 1 year can be determined by a doctor.
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