Cefalexin

Cefalexin

Antibiotics Prescription only ATC code: J01DB01

Prescription status is set country by country — the label where you live is the one that applies.

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Typical dose
250–500 mg
4× a day

A usual adult range, not a national label — the dose and the timing differ by country and by product.

Used for

  • Bacterial infection
  • Skin

Approved uses differ by country — some of these may be off-label or unapproved where you live.

Worth knowing

  • Finish the full course
  • Take probiotics a few hours apart

Interacts with

Reference information, not medical advice. Discuss any change with your doctor.