Can Cephalexin Help To Treat Upper Respiratory Infections?

Posted on Fri, 12 Jun 2015

Question: Would Cephalexin be of any help in treating a bad cold? Thanks, XXXXXXX Brown Young.

Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
250 mg(for mild cold)and 500 mg(for severe cold)every 6 hours for 7-10 days

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.

I have read through your query in detail.
Please find my observations below.

1. Cephalexin is an antibiotic and can be used to treat upper respiratory infections of bacterial origin.

2. Dosage in adults for upper respiratory tract infections is 250 for mild infection to 500 mg for severe infection given orally every 6 hours for 7 to 10 days.

3. Please confirm whether your bad cold is due to a possible bacterial infection and then proceed to take antibiotic cephalexin as recommended by your doctor.

4. If there is no relief in 3 days or if symptoms worsen then reassessment of your health condition is required.

5. Wish you a quick recovery.

Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.

Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.

Regards,
Dr.Vivek

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