Michael Ham answered Ophthalmology 29 years experience 250 mg PO q6hr or 500 mg PO q12hr; dosage range, 1-4 g/day in divided doses
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Suspensions should be refrigerated and discarded 14 days after they have been prepared from the powder
Generic name: cephalexin [ sef-a-LEX-in ] Brand names: Keflex, Biocef, Zartan, Panixine, Daxbia Dosage forms: oral capsule (250 mg; 500 mg; 750 mg), oral
Last updated on May 2, 2023
The typical adult dose for most infections is 250 to 500 mg taken every 6 to 12 hours
Cephalexin Dosage Medically reviewed by Drugs
The usual dosage of cephalexin is 250mg every 6 hours but a dose of 500mg every 12 hours may also be administered
For more severe infections larger doses of oral KEFLEX may be needed, up to 4 grams daily in two to four equally divided doses
For the following infections, a dosage of 500 mg may be administered every 12 hours: streptococcal pharyngitis, skin
• 500 mg: oral tablet • 500 mg • 875 mg: chewable tablet • 125 mg • 250 mg: For example, both drugs treat acute bacterial sinusitis (a short-term sinus infection caused by bacteria)
INDICATIONS AS AT 24 FEBRUARY 2004: KEFLEX is indicated in the treatment of the following infections when caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms: Respiratory tract infections caused by S
Cephalexin is used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria such as pneumonia and other respiratory tract infections; and infections of the bone, skin, ears, , genital, and urinary tract
unusual tiredness or
52% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 28% reported a negative effect
vomiting of blood
Cephalexin can raise the risk of vaginal irritation and infection while you’re taking it
Keflex 500 MG Capsule is not effective against infections caused by viruses
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The usual adult dose is 250 mg every 6 hours
The active substance in Keflex 500 mg tablets is: 500mg cefalexin anhydrous (as monohydrate)
uncomplicated urinary tract infections and skin and soft tissue infections, a dosage of 500 mg may be administered every 12 hours
39% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 39% reported a negative effect
For oral dosage forms (capsules or suspension): For infections: Adults and teenagers—300 milligrams (mg) every twelve hours or 600 mg once a day, taken for 5 to 10 days