Are cefalexin antibiotics ok?

Blossom9 · Dec 15th, 2009, 12:05 PM

Hi all, i've got a water infection and have been prescribed Cefalexin antibiotics. Does anyone know if they ok to take while pregnant? Or has anyone else had to have them? THANKS

Mrs A · Dec 15th, 2009, 12:07 PM

Yep took em at the beginning and were ok , plus if the Dr gave you em im pretty sure he wouldnt give you something that isnt safe

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gnomette · Dec 15th, 2009, 12:07 PM

i have had them a couple of times an i had a scan yesterday an baby is fine! so i wouldnt worry! sorry you have a water infection they are irratating!

country_girl8 · Dec 15th, 2009, 12:09 PM

yeh ive had them 3 times this pregnancy and same last time they are safe in pregnancy

abz · Dec 15th, 2009, 12:11 PM

read the little bit of paper that comes with them before you take them. i was prescribed antib's at around 10 weeks that really could have harmed the baby if i hadn't read the leaflet and gone to the early pregnancy unit for a replacement...

JessiHD · Dec 15th, 2009, 12:22 PM

Or check with your pharmacist. They are usually very clued up on these things, and pick up on the little slip ups the GPs might make!

JessiHD · Dec 15th, 2009, 12:24 PM

http://www.medicinenet.com/cephalexin/article.htm

Should only be used if there are no safer alternatives. Maybe you should doublecheck!

Blossom9 · Dec 15th, 2009, 12:50 PM

Thanks all for your replies. I've checked with pharmacist and midwife and they both say perfectly fine!! Apparently its a lot worse to take nothing and let the infection get worse.

It's good to know that lots of other ladies have taken them too.

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gnomette Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: kent Posts: 764	i have had them a couple of times an i had a scan yesterday an baby is fine! so i wouldnt worry! sorry you have a water infection they are irratating!

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country_girl8 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,653	yeh ive had them 3 times this pregnancy and same last time they are safe in pregnancy

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abz Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,527	read the little bit of paper that comes with them before you take them. i was prescribed antib's at around 10 weeks that really could have harmed the baby if i hadn't read the leaflet and gone to the early pregnancy unit for a replacement...

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JessiHD Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Birmingham, West Midlands Posts: 1,201	Or check with your pharmacist. They are usually very clued up on these things, and pick up on the little slip ups the GPs might make!

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JessiHD Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Birmingham, West Midlands Posts: 1,201	http://www.medicinenet.com/cephalexin/article.htm Should only be used if there are no safer alternatives. Maybe you should doublecheck!

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Dec 15th, 2009, 12:50 PM	#8
Blossom9 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 115	Thanks all for your replies. I've checked with pharmacist and midwife and they both say perfectly fine!! Apparently its a lot worse to take nothing and let the infection get worse. It's good to know that lots of other ladies have taken them too.

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