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My 5.5 months old baby has fever of 100 °F. Consulted peadiatrican and advised to give dolo drops 10 drops 3 times a day.He said fever is due to indigestion of some food.baby shows some fussiness while passing urine but not crying.Doctor prescribed cephalexin oral suspension. Please tell me cephalexin is used for what condition?
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Cephalexin is an antibiotic ....ur paediatrician might be suspecting some infection....that's why he advised to give cephalexin...
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