Does cefalexin (Cephalexin) provide the same coverage as Augmentin (Amoxicillin/Clavulanic acid)?

Medical Advisory BoardAll articles are reviewed for accuracy by our Medical Advisory Board

Educational purpose only • Exercise caution as content is pending human review

Article Review Status

Submitted

Under Review

Approved

Last updated: November 21, 2025 • View editorial policy

Personalize

Help us tailor your experience

Which best describes you? Your choice helps us use language that's most understandable for you.

Related Questions

Does Augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanic acid) cover gram-positive, gram-negative, and anaerobic organisms?

Is Amoxyclav (amoxicillin/clavulanic acid) 625 mg an appropriate dose for a 10-year-old patient weighing 20 kg?

What is the recommended dose of Augmentin (amoxicillin/clavulanic acid) for a patient weighing 29.2 pounds?

What is the recommended dosage of Amoclavin 457 (amoxicillin/clavulanic acid) for a child weighing 36 kg?

What is the recommended dose of Amoxiclav (amoxicillin/clavulanic acid) syrup in mL for a 1-year-old child weighing 9.58 kg?

What is the management approach for CREST (Calcinosis, Raynaud's phenomenon, Esophageal dysmotility, Sclerodactyly, and Telangiectasias) syndrome?

Is Varithena (polidocanol) medically necessary for a 61-year-old female with chronic venous insufficiency (I87.2), presenting with leg edema, rash, and night cramps, despite conservative treatments, with a right great saphenous vein (GSV) diameter of 2.1mm?

What non-hormonal options are available for a patient with severe vaginal dryness, recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs), hot flashes, and brain fog, who has tried sublingual hormonal replacement therapy (HRT) and developed thrombosis of leg vessels?

How should sorafenib (sorafenib) be used in patients with hepatic encephalopathy?

What are the management options for abdominal pain in the left upper quadrant, diarrhea, and nausea that occur after antibiotic use?

Can a patient with gout and impaired renal function (elevated creatinine) be given colchicine and naproxen (naproxen) for acute gout attack and pain management?

Professional Medical Disclaimer

This information is intended for healthcare professionals. Any medical decision-making should rely on clinical judgment and independently verified information. The content provided herein does not replace professional discretion and should be considered supplementary to established clinical guidelines. Healthcare providers should verify all information against primary literature and current practice standards before application in patient care. Dr.Oracle assumes no liability for clinical decisions based on this content.

Have a follow-up question?

Our Medical A.I. is used by practicing medical doctors at top research institutions around the world. Ask any follow up question and get world-class guideline-backed answers instantly.