Grálife can you take cephalexin?

Cefalexin is an antibiotic that may be indicated for the treatment of urinary infection, such as urethritis, cystitis, pyelitis during pregnancy. In addition, this medication is also indicated to treat respiratory infections, such as pharyngitis, sinusitis and bronchitis; skin, bone and joint infections.

According to FDA classification, cephalexin has risk B when used during pregnancy. This means that tests were carried out on animals and no significant changes were found in them or in the fetuses. However, there are no controlled studies in pregnant women.

Therefore, the use of cephalexin during pregnancy and breastfeeding should only be done under the recommendation and guidance of a doctor, who will evaluate the benefits and risks of this drug for the he alth of the woman and the baby.

What is it for

Cefalexin is indicated to treat urinary tract infections during pregnancy, which are infections caused mainly by the entry of Escherichia coli bacteria into the urinary system, which can cause cystitis, urethritis or pyelonephritis.

How to take it

During pregnancy, cephalexin should only be used on the advice of a physician. The dosage of this medication varies according to the disease to be treated, and the use of 1 tablet from 250 mg to 500 mg, 2 times to 4 times a day, is generally indicated. Understand better how to take cephalexin.

Can breastfeeding mothers take cephalexin?

Cefalexin does little for the baby when used during breastfeeding. However, the use of cephalexin during breastfeeding should only be done under the guidance of a doctor, as the drug is excreted in breast milk.

If the woman has to use cephalexin, the ideal is to ingest this medication at the same time the baby is breastfed, because in this way the concentration of the antibiotic in breast milk will be lower during feedings. Another possibility is for the mother to express the milk before taking the medication and offer this milk to the baby while she is unable to breastfeed.

Possible side effects and contraindications

The use of cephalexin can cause symptoms such as nausea, diarrhea, poor digestion, dark urine, tiredness, dizziness, stomach pain, headache, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, oral or vaginal candidiasis

In addition, this medication can cause severe allergic reactions in some people, causing symptoms and signs such as severe diarrhea, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, and eyelids, difficulty breathing, fever, and hives.

Cefalexin is not indicated for people with allergies to the drug and other drugs of the cephalosporin class. In addition, people with kidney disease or who are using other antibiotic, diuretic, hypoglycemic drugs should always consult a doctor before using cephalexin.