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Is Cephalexin Medicine Available In Different Colors?

Hi, I have an infected tooth. I have no insurance and since it has been the holidays and now it s the weekend, so I have not been able to get insurance in order to help me to get antibiotics or any dental help. I have had to use some antibiotics that were left in the rental home in which I live. I found a bottle of Cephalexin & since I just finished a half bottle of amoxicillin I wanted to take it, even though the swelling is somewhat better & so is the pain I am still having trouble. I looked up the Cephalexin and the medicine I have is not the same color as what I found online. With it being the weekend I have no hope of seeing a doctor & can t afford an emergency room. Could these pills just be a different color because, I think I heard that they change the color of medicine a lot. ??? Please help!
Mon, 9 Feb 2015
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Ophthalmologist 's  Response
HI..
Welcome to HCM..
Cephalexin may be available in different colours depending on the brand..
Anyhow it is not a good idea to take the medicines left over...
That too cephalexin is a strong medicine.It may cause some gastritis..Not all will tolerate this..
It s better if you don't take them and sometimes the illness take its own course and recover..Take care..
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Is Cephalexin Medicine Available In Different Colors?

HI.. Welcome to HCM.. Cephalexin may be available in different colours depending on the brand.. Anyhow it is not a good idea to take the medicines left over... That too cephalexin is a strong medicine.It may cause some gastritis..Not all will tolerate this.. It s better if you don t take them and sometimes the illness take its own course and recover..Take care..