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Is Cephalexin Has Penicillin
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JOSE Says:
I AM ALERGY TO PENICILLIN AND I WAS GIVEN CEPHALEXIN TO TREAT A BOIL ABSSES,WOULD IT HAPPEN SOMETHING TO ME??
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Hello, Jose! How are you?
No, Cephalexin is the active ingredient in this, it doesn't contain any Penicillin. However, there is still a slight risk that you may be allergic to it, too. People allergic to one medication tend to be more prone to being allergic to others.
The FDA classifies this medication as being an antibiotic that is most commonly used to treat or prevent bacterial infections. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea.
Is there anything else I can help with?
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