I am taking Keflex (Cephalexin) now for a sinus infection. I guess I will know soon if the capsules are real.
Is it possible for this antibiotic to taste sweet ? (500mg capsules). I can't swallow any pill whole, so I open them up and rinse the powder down with some water. USA doctor and medication.
I have been prescribed Keflex and it tastes sweet. I thought all antibiotics were bitter. Fake ?
Question posted by kris1957 on 15 Jan 2011
Last updated on 19 July 2012
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IceyPink1
16 Jan 2011
I have found this to be a problem also. I was giving Keflex (cephalexin) to my cats and I wondered at the lack of effectiveness. One of my veterinarians in his frustration at this lack of effectiveness, said to give the whole white and turquoise capsule to the cat every six hours. The cats fever persisted and actually spiked higher.
I also wondered if there wasn't a little wormer mixed into it and it was plain to see that the capsules were only 2/3 full of loose powder. I had been opening the capsules into a baby food jar, mixing the contents with water and giving the cats 1/3 of a capsule every 6 hours with some cats being cured and others going on suffering high temperature spikes.
What is the answer?
-- Icey Pink1
JACQUELYNN
17 Jan 2011
I have taken keflex 500mgs and it has worked for me! When I got a lung infection I asked my Dr. for keflex and told him it had worked for me in the past. He told me it was an old school antibiotic and prescribed me something that was so strong, I had to quit taking it! The keflex I got was a big red capsule and it did have a bit of a sweet taste, but it has always worked for me! Hope this helps!
caringsonbj
15 Jan 2011
maybe it because of your body being sick let me ask has you had an experience that would make you wonder if something like this is going on? I wouldn't think with this that would be possible a very important part of medicine is being able to trust the doctor/pharmacist if you have concerns I have a friend that just openly asked the doctor is this the real thing, at first shock came over the doctor but the friend got an answer
kris1957
16 Jan 2011
I asked the pharmacist that prescribed the Keflex. He confirmed that the markings on the capsules were legit. He did not know about the taste.
He said if the markings are right then the medication is right. I don't really agree with him, but I'll soon know if they are the real thing. Either the infection will respond, or I will get worse. Too soon to tell yet.
Thanks for the advice.
I should also say that I had my brother take a few grains of the powder and he too agreed that it tastes sweet. Is anyone out there taking Keflex that has a somewhat sweet taste?
Henrieta
19 July 2012
I too was prescribed Keflex (Cefalexin) and when I broke open capsule to mix it with food (because I hate the shells of pills) I tasted it and it tasted like Sweet and Low. I think the pills are fakes. I have not gotten better (on keflex) for joint infection, and in fact am getting worse, so one MUST wonder just how much the public is getting scammed by counterfeit drugs. It seems it's quite possible these drugs are in fact not the real deal. There must be some way pharmacies can check the authenticity of pills, I mean this is ludicrous. Just plain insane. Patients need to know they are getting real medication and not fake meds when they are sick. It's time for a revolt, I'm getting real sick (no pun intended) OF all the lies and cover ups concerning fake or adulterated medications being sold and pushed onto unsuspecting patients. This has GOT to stop and the only way is to device a system to DISCERN if a drug is fake.
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