Pros & Cons
Cephalexin Pros and Cons
- Cephalexin is effective against many types of bacterial infections.
- This antibiotic can be used in children as young as 1 year old.
- It is available in a lower-cost generic version.
- There is a liquid suspension for children or adults who have trouble swallowing pills.
- You need to take cephalexin up to 4 times a day.
- This antibiotic is not the best choice for people with a history of hypersensitivity reactions to cephalosporins or beta lactam antibiotics (penicillins).
- Cephalexin may not be safe for people with kidney problems or gastrointestinal diseases.
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