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Is Cephalexin 500 Mg Effective For Cough With Phlegm?

I have had a head cold for approx 2 weeks. In the beginning I coughed up green stuff. Now I have phlegm or something at the back of my throat / nose which is difficult to shift but it is white or very pale yellow. I also have a slight headache around my eyes. Can I take Cephalexin 500 mg
Wed, 28 Oct 2015
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Hi...
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns...

As per your complain it seems that you had an Upper Respiratory Track Infection commonly known as common cold and it occurs due to Viral infection and in your case it seems to be secondary Bacterial infection along with Vitamin..
It has led to infection in the sinuses leading to congestion and pain on he'd around eyes,and post nasal drip leading to mucous at the back of throat..
Nothing to worry, you can take a course of antibiotics like Cephelexin or Levofloxacin for one week.
Take Ibuprofen for pain relief..
Decongestant Oral and nasal spray like Phenylephrine or Pseudoephadrine can be taken..
Take mucolytics like Bromohexine for loosening the phlegm and eases drainage..
Take Steroid nasal spray, saline irrigation and steam inhalation.
Do warm saline gargles..
Use humidifier in your room..
Take plenty of fluids..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Is Cephalexin 500 Mg Effective For Cough With Phlegm?

Hi... Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns... As per your complain it seems that you had an Upper Respiratory Track Infection commonly known as common cold and it occurs due to Viral infection and in your case it seems to be secondary Bacterial infection along with Vitamin.. It has led to infection in the sinuses leading to congestion and pain on he d around eyes,and post nasal drip leading to mucous at the back of throat.. Nothing to worry, you can take a course of antibiotics like Cephelexin or Levofloxacin for one week. Take Ibuprofen for pain relief.. Decongestant Oral and nasal spray like Phenylephrine or Pseudoephadrine can be taken.. Take mucolytics like Bromohexine for loosening the phlegm and eases drainage.. Take Steroid nasal spray, saline irrigation and steam inhalation. Do warm saline gargles.. Use humidifier in your room.. Take plenty of fluids.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.