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Suggest Treatment For Accidental Ingestion Of Double Dosage Of Cephalexin

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Posted on Tue, 27 Dec 2016
Question: I accidentally took two doses of cephalexian close together within the hour of each other. and I'm pregnant should everything be ok?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
It will be alright.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
Taking twice the normal dose will not harm you or baby. It is a safe antibiotic during pregnancy. You can skip the next dose to compensate as this double dose will act as a loading dose.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal

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Suggest Treatment For Accidental Ingestion Of Double Dosage Of Cephalexin

Brief Answer: It will be alright. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for trusting us with your health concern. Taking twice the normal dose will not harm you or baby. It is a safe antibiotic during pregnancy. You can skip the next dose to compensate as this double dose will act as a loading dose. Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have. Wishing you good health. Regards. Dr. Rakhi Tayal. For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal