Cephalexin Tips from Pharmacists

• Take cephalexin exactly as prescribed. Do not change the dose, dosing frequency, or treatment duration without talking to your healthcare provider.

• Finish the prescribed course of antibiotics even if your symptoms are better. Stopping treatment too soon can lead to incomplete treatment and the return of your infection.

• You can take cephalexin without regard to meals. If you develop stomach upset or other gastrointestinal symptoms, taking it with food might help.

• Shake the bottle of oral suspension well before use. Use a dose-measuring cup or syringe to measure the dose accurately. Do not use a household spoon, as this can lead to wrong dosing.