Comparing Augmentin vs Cephalexin
| Augmentin | 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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| 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 442 ratings on Drugs.com. 40% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 39% reported a negative effect. |
Cephalexin has an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from a total of 506 ratings on Drugs.com. 52% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 28% reported a negative effect. |
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None |
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| Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
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See also: Augmentin side effects in more detail. |
See also: cephalexin side effects in more detail. |
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| Lower cost generic approved |
Lower cost generic |
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View all Augmentin prices |
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 75 drugs are known to interact with Augmentin:
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A total of 38 drugs are known to interact with cephalexin:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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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 |
January 04, 1971 |
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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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