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What infections is cefalexin used to treat?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Cefalexin treats respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, middle ear infections (otitis media), and other infections caused by susceptible organisms.

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Cefalexin Tablets 250mgSandoz Limited · emc · SmPC §4.1 Therapeutic Indications · Version 7Document updated 1 November 2019

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