If your doctor has prescribed you Cephalexin, you need to take a few precautions before starting the treatment to ensure your wellbeing in the short and long run. Some of these safety measures do depend on your physician (and you should discuss this subject extensively with him or her) and some don't. You should consider each measure in particular and protect yourself from the possible effects and side effects of Cephalexin.
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The better you manage to follow these guidelines, the more effective the result. Here's how:
- Check if you are allergic to Cephalexin, to any other cephalosporins, or to penicillins. There are cases when you can take Cephalexin even if you have an allergic reaction to penicillin, but this decision should be taken by your physician, not by you.
- Review your medical history for any kidney-related problems. Antibiotics influence the good functioning of your kidneys and various urinary conditions may interfere with your new medication. Same goes for your intestinal tract. Antibiotics influence the flora in your intestines. If you have to take antibiotics for more than 10 days (sometimes even less), you must protect your digestive system. Apart from specific medication, it's a good idea to consume yogurt.
- Suspensions with Cephalexin often contain sugar. Beware the levels of sugar in your blood or ask your physician what you can do if you happen to suffer from diabetes.
- Cephalexin is prone to pass in breast milk. If you're lactating, it can influence your baby wellbeing. Discuss this issue with your physician.
- Inform your doctor about any medication you're currently taking. This includes diet recipes, vitamins, minerals, etc.
- Consider risks vs. benefits when taking the drug if you are pregnant.
Apart from these safety precautions, it's always beneficial to ask your doctor for further advice, especially if you have a peculiar medical condition or if you consider any of the precautions above difficult to fulfill.
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