Can cephalexin help with a sinus infection ?
Question posted by psycho1957 on 10 Oct 2018
Last updated on 10 October 2018 by Stephen Treloar
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I guess, that the answer is a bit of yes and no. Cephalexin is not recommended for the treatment of sinus infections (sources: many). That is not to say that bacteria in your sinuses will not respond but that its use (as a broad spectrum antibiotic) may lead to the build up of more resistant bacteria which is an undesirable outcome. If your sinus infection is viral in nature, then no antibiotic will be beneficial.
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infections, sinusitis, cephalexin, sinus
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- Cephalexin uses and safety info
- Cephalexin prescribing info & package insert (for Health Professionals)
- Side effects of Cephalexin (detailed)
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