Can this drug be used for a kidney infection?
Can cephalexin 500 MG capsules be used to treat a kidney infection?
Question posted by jonya on 23 April 2013
Last updated on 4 April 2021
Added 23 April 2013:
Or maybe a urinary tract infection
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Bella7711
4 April 2021
Is it good to take this medication
Truth is offensive
4 April 2021
It is excellent for treating upper respiratory infection but for lower body infection there are more effective antibiotics. -- Pharmacist in Dallas
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23 April 2013
Cephalexin is used in the treatment of upper respiratory tract infection; bacterial infection; bladder infection; skin infection; bone infection (and more), and belongs to the drug class first generation cephalosporins.
Cephalexin is associated with the treatment of:
Acne
Bacterial
Endocarditis Prevention
Bacterial Infection
Bladder Infection
Bone infection
Kidney Infections
Otitis MediaPharyngitis
Prostatitis
Skin Infection
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
https://www.drugs.com/cephalexin.html
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Further information
- Cephalexin uses and safety info
- Cephalexin prescribing info & package insert (for Health Professionals)
- Side effects of Cephalexin (detailed)
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