Taking Cephalexin during pregnancy, allergy warnings

Do not use this medication if you are allergic to cephalexin, or to other cephalosporin antibiotics, such as:

• cefaclor (Ceclor)
• cefadroxil (Duricef)
• cefdinir (Omnicef)
• cefditoren (Spectracef)
• cefixime (Suprax)
• cefprozil (Cefzil)
• ceftazidime (Fortaz); or
• cefuroxime (Ceftin)

Before using cephalexin, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs (especially penicillins), or if you have:

• kidney disease
• liver disease
• a stomach or intestinal disorder such as colitis
• diabetes; or
• if you are malnourished

If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take cephalexin.

The oral suspension (liquid) form of cephalexin may contain sugar. This may affect you if you have diabetes.

FDA pregnancy category B. This medication is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.

Cephalexin can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

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