Comparing Augmentin vs Cephalexin
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| Augmentin (amoxicillin / clavulanate) | Cephalexin |
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Prescription only
Augmentin is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic that should be reserved for the treatment of infections caused by susceptible beta-lactamase-producing bacteria. Its use may be limited by... View more |
Prescription only
Cephalexin is a cephalosporin-type antibiotic that may be used in the treatment of infections caused by susceptible gram-positive bacteria. Approximately 10% of people who are allergic to penicillin... View more |
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Skin or Soft Tissue Infection
Otitis Media
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| More about Augmentin (amoxicillin / clavulanate) | More about Cephalexin | ||||||||
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Augmentin has an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from a total of 437 ratings on Drugs.com. 39% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 40% reported a negative effect. |
Cephalexin has an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from a total of 482 ratings on Drugs.com. 52% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 29% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: Augmentin side effects in more detail. |
See also: cephalexin side effects in more detail. |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all cephalexin prices |
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| Other amoxicillin / clavulanate brands include: Amoclan, Augmentin XR | Keflex | ||||||||
| Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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1.7 hours |
1 hour |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 63 drugs are known to interact with Augmentin:
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A total of 35 drugs are known to interact with cephalexin:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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N/A |
March 26, 2019 |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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