Cefalexin and stevens-johnson syndrome Patient Reports February 10, 2010

Cefalexin Side Effects Report #5947673-X
Cefalexin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Nov 04, 2008. Male patient, 62 years of age, was treated with Cefalexin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hypophagia, mouth ulceration, pain , stevens-johnson syndrome. Cefalexin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Cefalexin Side Effects Report #5763789-5
Cefalexin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 27, 2007. Female patient, 53 years of age, was treated with Cefalexin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: erythema multiforme, stevens-johnson syndrome. Cefalexin dosage: 1500 MG (500 MG,3 IN 1 D), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with LISINOPRIL, METOPROLOL SUCCINATE, METFORMIN, COSOPT, EZETIMIBE, ACETAMINOPHEN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Cefalexin Side Effects Report #5763787-1
Cefalexin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 13, 2007. Female patient was treated with Cefalexin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: stevens-johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis. Cefalexin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.