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  2. Cephalexin is a cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotic. It works by fighting bacteria in your body. Cephalexin is used to treat infections caused by bacteria, including upper respiratory infections, ear infections, skin infections, urinary tract infections and bone infections.

  3. Reviews (387) Uses. This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth...

  4. Cephalexin Antibiotic: Uses & Side Effects - Cleveland Clinic

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    Cephalexin is a type of cephalosporin antibiotic that treats bacterial infections. You can take this medication by mouth at the same time every day and follow the instructions on the label. Brand names for this medication include Biocef®, Daxbia®, Keflex®, Keftab®.

  5. Cephalexin (oral route) - Mayo Clinic

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    Cephalexin is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. It belongs to the class of medicines known as cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. However, this medicine will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.

  6. Cephalexin: 7 things you should know - Drugs.com

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    Cephalexin is an antibiotic that may be used to treat infections caused by susceptible bacteria. Cephalexin works by binding to and blocking the activity of enzymes responsible for making peptidoglycan, an important component of the bacterial cell wall.

  7. Cephalexin: Side effects, dosage, uses, and more

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    Cephalexin works by interfering with the formation of the bacterias cell walls. This ruptures the walls and kills the bacteria. Doctors only prescribe cepalexin to treat...

  8. Keflex (cephalexin) is an antibiotic that treats ear infections, strep throat, and other infections. The typical dosage for Keflex is 500 mg every 12 hours, but dosages can vary.

  9. cephalexin for Infections: Side Effects, Dosage & Uses

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    What is cephalexin and what is it used for? Cephalexin belongs to a class of antibiotics called cephalosporins. They are similar to penicillin in action and side effects. Cephalosporins stop or slow the growth of bacterial cells by preventing bacteria from forming the cell wall that surrounds each cell.

  10. Cephalexin: MedlinePlus Drug Information

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    Cephalexin is used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria such as pneumonia and other respiratory tract infections; and infections of the bone, skin, ears, , genital, and urinary tract. Cephalexin is in a class of medications called cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria.

  11. Cephalexin: Side Effects, Uses, Dosage, Interactions, Warnings

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    Cephalexin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Cephalexin will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu).