What Causes Itchy Hives On The Body While On Cephalexin?

Posted on Sun, 4 Dec 2016

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Question : My husband is having severe itching and hives. The only new medication is cephalexin what do we do to stop that effect?

Answered by Dr. Dr. R.A. SINGH (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
An antihistamine will be helpful

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing your query.
After reading your post I would suggest that you should get your husband clinically examined by your doctor.
I would advise that he should take an antihistamine like Levocetrizine 5 mg for relief from the symptoms.
You should stop the newly started medicine and consult the treating doctor for change of compound.
I hope this is helpful to you. If you have any further query,I will be happy to help.
Regards. Thanks.

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