Treatment duration: 7-14 days depending on the type and severity of infection
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Cephalexin is used to
Canadian Brand Name Cephalexin is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body
It will not treat colds
Dosage Side effects Interactions FAQ What is Keflex? Keflex is a cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotic
Easy-to-read patient leaflet for Cephalexin Capsules and Tablets
Otitis Media
Uses for Cephalexin Acute Otitis Media (AOM) Treatment of AOM caused by susceptible Streptococcus pneumoniae , Haemophilus influenzae , Moraxella catarrhalis
Cephalexin works by binding to and blocking
The recommended total daily dose of oral cephalexin capsules for pediatric patients is 25 to 50 mg/kg given in equally divided doses for 7 to 14 days
It also treats upper respiratory tract infections, ear infections, skin infections, and urinary tract infections
Oral suspension: 125 mg/5 mL, 250 mg/5 mL
For the following infections, a dosage of 500 mg may be administered every 12 hours: streptococcal pharyngitis, skin and skin structure infections, and uncomplicated cystitis in patients over
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Keflex ® Capsules (Cephalexin, USP) is a semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic intended for oral administration
Cephalexin comes as an oral capsule, tablet, or liquid that can be taken with or without food
Cephalexin has the molecular formula C16H17N3O4S•H2O and the molecular weight is 365
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In severe infections, a total daily dose of 50 to 100 mg/kg may be administered in equally divided doses
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In severe infections, a total daily dose of 50 to 100 mg/kg may be administered in equally Cephalexin belongs to a group of drugs called cephalosporin antibiotics, which kill the bacteria that lead to infections
Keflex is the brand name available for cephalexin in the US
Important Keep taking this medicine until you've DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Cephalexin capsules are administered orally
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It is 7- (D-α-Amino-α-phenylacetamido)-3-methyl-3-cephem-4-carboxylic acid monohydrate
Last updated on Oct 28, 2023
Cephalexin 500 MG Capsule is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections in different parts of your body including the skin, bone, ears, throat, lungs, and urinary tract