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Can Cephalexin Be Taken For Sore Throat?
Question: Can I take Cephalexin 500mg for a sore throat that was issued to my by my doctor in Nov. 2013, and will this help me get over this cold and cough?
Brief Answer:
Wait for few more days before starting antibiotic.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You can use this antibiotic if it has not passed the expiry date. However it will hardly be of use if cold and cough are from non bacterial cause.
As such cough and cold are commonly due to viral in nature. It resolves spontaneously without antibiotics. Since you are not running high grade fever, I would wait for atleast 5-7 days before starting antibiotics.
In short, as per my opinion, you shouldn't take last years antibiotic prescription now. You can reconsider the option if symptoms worsens / you develop high grade fever.
Hope this answers your question. Let me know if you need clarifications.
Regards
Wait for few more days before starting antibiotic.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You can use this antibiotic if it has not passed the expiry date. However it will hardly be of use if cold and cough are from non bacterial cause.
As such cough and cold are commonly due to viral in nature. It resolves spontaneously without antibiotics. Since you are not running high grade fever, I would wait for atleast 5-7 days before starting antibiotics.
In short, as per my opinion, you shouldn't take last years antibiotic prescription now. You can reconsider the option if symptoms worsens / you develop high grade fever.
Hope this answers your question. Let me know if you need clarifications.
Regards
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