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Does Cefalexin Cause Internal Bleeding?

Hi, My husband, age 76, took a round of cephalexin 500 mg for 10 days for a foot skin infection. He finished it about a week ago and now has pea size drops of blood on his underwear. No blood noticed in the toilet. Could the antibiotic be causing this?
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Yes cephalexin can cause prolonged bleeding even though it is not a common side effect.
I suggest you to consult your doctor and take an alternative medication.

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Does Cefalexin Cause Internal Bleeding?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Yes cephalexin can cause prolonged bleeding even though it is not a common side effect. I suggest you to consult your doctor and take an alternative medication. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.