Cefalexin
Indications
- Susceptible infections due to sensitive Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
- Serious susceptible infections due to sensitive Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
- Hospital-acquired pneumonia, Acute diverticulitis [in combination with metronidazole]
- Prophylaxis of recurrent urinary-tract infection in non-pregnant females [using single-dose antibacterial prophylaxis]
- Prophylaxis of recurrent urinary-tract infection [using daily antibacterial prophylaxis]
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Drug Interactions
6 drug interactions identified for Cefalexin. Check the full interaction details, severity ratings, and clinical recommendations in the MedNext app.
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Side Effects
cephalosporins Common or very common Abdominal pain; diarrhoea; dizziness; eosinophilia; headache; leucopenia; nausea; neutropenia; pseudomembranous enterocolitis; skin reactions; thrombocytopenia; vo...
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Source: MedNext Audited Proprietary Dataset
Last reviewed: 2026
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