Are cefalexin antibiotics ok?

[Blossom9]

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]

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 xxxx

 

[gnomette]

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]

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

 

[abz]

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]

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]

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

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

 

[Blossom9]

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.