Dosage form: powder for oral suspension
Drug class:First generation cephalosporins
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 1, 2022.
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Indications and Usage for Cephalexin Suspension
Respiratory Tract Infections
Cephalexin is indicated for the treatment of respiratory tract infections caused by susceptible isolates of Streptococcus pneumoniae and Streptococcus pyogenes.
Otitis Media
Cephalexin is indicated for the treatment of otitis media caused by susceptible isolates of Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, and Moraxella catarrhalis.
Skin and Skin Structure Infections
Cephalexin is indicated for the treatment of skin ...
