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Keflex is an antibiotic used to treat certain infections, including: Respiratory tract infections, Ear infections, Skin infections, Bone infections, Genitourinary tract infections Keflex is available in 250 mg, 500 mg, and 750 mg oral capsules. The generic name for Keflex is cephalexin. Fact Table Formula C16H17N3O4S License US FDA, US DailyMed Bioavailability Well absorbed Legal status Rx-Only Chemical Name Cefalexin Elimination half-life 0.6–1.2 hours Dosage (Strength) 250mg, 500mg Pregnancy Safe Brands Keflex Protein binding 15% PubChem CID 2666 MedlinePlus a682733 ChEBI 3534 ATC code J01DB01 DrugBank DB00567 KEGG D00263 Routes of administration By mouth

Keflex (Cephalexin)

  • Take the medication as prescribed by your doctor. You should finish your treatment course, even if you start to feel better. If you have questions or concerns, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. Each patient's dose depends on age and the type of infection being treated. The duration of treatment is usually 7 to 14 days, but it depends on the type of infection being treated and its severity. The dose may need to be adjusted in patients with kidney problems.
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