Cephalexin oral capsule is available as a generic drug and as a brand-name drug
Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex ®
An unusual or allergic reaction to cephalexin, other penicillin or cephalosporin antibiotics, other medications, foods
Cephalexin is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body
Because a secondary bacterial staph infection can occur after eczema herpeticum develops, preventative antibiotics, such as cephalexin, clindamycin
The usual dosage of cephalexin is 250mg every 6 hours but a dose of 500mg every 12 hours may also be administered
Antibiotics for Eczema
In some cases, humidifiers can cause more problems than they treat with eczema
Cephalexin is an antibiotic that is usually prescribed for infections of the skin
The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) describes atopic dermatitis as a complex skin disease caused by an interaction between a person’s environment and their genes
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1970 and is classified as a first-generation cephalosporin
Pruritus is a hallmark of the condition and is responsible for much of the disease burden for Symptoms
Itchiness (pruritus) Rash on swollen skin that varies in color depending on your skin color
Eczema treatments intended to reduce S
Before applying the medicine, soak the area in warm water or apply a wet cloth compress for a few minutes
To compare clindamycin and cephalexin for treatment of uncomplicated skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) caused predominantly by community asthma; eczema; antibiotics used in the preceding 6 months; and chronic medical problems
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
unusual bleeding or bruising
Perioral dermatitis is a benign eruption that occurs most commonly in young, female adults, consisting of small inflammatory papules and pustules or pink, scaly patches around the mouth
As a cephalosporin antibiotic, Keflex works by inhibiting the growth of bacteria and preventing their multiplication
Most instances rarely lead to serious complications but can present similarly to a more serious condition, orbital cellulitis, an infection posterior to the orbital septum
The affected area should be washed gently with soap and water several times a day to remove any crusts
Do not take any medicine or give medicine to your child to treat diarrhea without first checking with your doctor
You apply these ointments to skin that has impetigo