Drug Facts
Cephalexin is used to treat bacterial infections in many different
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Medically reviewed by Kaci Durbin, MD
Cephalexin is an antibiotic that may be used to treat infections caused by susceptible bacteria
Cephalexin is a member of a class of drugs called cephalosporins
It is advisable to avoid alcohol while taking Keflex to ensure optimal treatment outcomes and minimize the risk of adverse reactions
Cephalexin Capsule, USP is acid stable and may be given without regard to meals
If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines
250 mg: Swedish orange body and gray cap imprinted “TEVA” on the cap and “3145” on the body
Each capsule contains cephalexin monohydrate equivalent to 250 mg (720 μmol) or 500 mg (1,439 μmol) of cephalexin
vaginal itching or discharge
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The imprinting ink components on 250 mg and 500 mg capsules: shellac, dehydrated alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, butyl alcohol, propylene glycol, purified water, strong ammonia solution, potassium Cephalexin tablets and capsules should be swallowed whole, not chewed, crushed, or split
Children and adolescents: 25-50 mg per kilogram of body weight per day taken orally divided in 2-4 doses for mild to moderate infections
sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
Cephalexin 500 MG Capsule is not effective against infections caused by viruses
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Cephalexin Capsule, USP is acid stable and may be given without regard to meals
Following doses of 250 mg, 500 mg, and 1 g, average peak serum levels of approximately 9, 18, and 32 mcg/mL respectively were obtained at 1 hour
In healthy subjects given Cephalexin is acid stable and may be given without regard to meals
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections
The usual dose is 250 mg every 6 hours, but a dose of 500 mg every 12 hours may be administered ( 2