What is Keflex
Generic Keflex may be described as a first – generation, semi – synthetic cephalosporin antibiotic and may be administered orally.
How to use Medicine
This medication is available in the form of tablets with strength of 250mg and 500mg; capsules with strength of 250mg and 500mg and in the form of an oral suspension with strength of 125mg/5mL and 250mg/5mL. Cephalexin must be taken by mouth and normally every 6 or 12 hours. Make sure that you consult your healthcare professional before administering this medication to children. Speak with your healthcare professional if required.
Keflex Precaution
Before you commence your prescribed medication course of Cephalexin, you must be sure to inform your healthcare professional if you have ever had a history of or are even at present suffering from medical issues, such as kidney complications, stomach complications or liver complications, such as colitis.
You must take Keflex only after you have spoken with your healthcare professional and are absolutely certain of taking this medication. There are a few rules that you must follow as far as storing this medication is concerned. It is a must that you consult your healthcare professional and make sure that you store this medication, which you are taking, at the exact temperature required and recommended by your healthcare professional. If you wish to discard your unused medication, speak with the local waste disposal company for valuable inputs. Refrain from flushing your unused medication down the toilet or even throwing the same into the drainage system of your home
Keflex Uses
Before you make up your mind to buy Keflex, you must be aware that this particular medication is administered to effectively treat urinary infections, skin and soft tissue infections, respiratory tract infections and a variety of bacterial infections. You must be aware that only bacterial infections will be able to get cured. This medication is unable to treat viral infections.
You must know that Cephalexin may also be administered to treat acne vulgaris. Patients suffering with hypersensitivity may take this medication as an alternative to penicillin. Do not hesitate to consult your healthcare professional if you have any unresolved issues
Overdose
If you have made up your mind to use Keflex and commence a course of the same, you have to be very careful not to take an overdose of this medication. However, if you do happen to accidentally take an overdose of this particular medication, you must call the poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If required, you may even dial your local emergency services at 911. You must be aware that an overdose of this particular medication might cause you to experience severe and persistent vomiting, a little blood loss while passing urine or epilepsy (seizures).
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- You must inform your healthcare professional if while on a course of this particular medication you get pregnant. Your healthcare professional must also be kept informed if you plan to conceive or have already commenced breast feeding.
- You must know that Cephalexin passes into breast milk.
- Refrain from driving or operating any kind of machinery while on an ongoing course of this particular medication as you could possibly be prone to experiencing severe dizzy spells.
- If you are diabetic you must make it a point to consult your healthcare professional and exert extra caution while on an ongoing course of Keflex.
- It is important and extremely necessary that you completely stop your alcohol intake in any form
Keflex Side effects
Once you order Cephalexin and have decided to take your prescribed medication course, you must be aware that there is a possibility that you will experience some or else even all of the side effects that have been mentioned below. However, chances are that you might get affected by a completely different set of side effects altogether. If a situation such as this does arise, do not hesitate to speak with your healthcare professional at the earliest.
- Diarrhea
- Headaches
- Indigestion
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
Make a list of all the other medications and supplements that you are taking at the same time that you want to commence your prescribed medication course of Keflex and discuss the same with your healthcare professional. It is necessary that your healthcare professional be made aware of this list so that he/she is in a better position to be able to guide you properly. This will help you to avoid unnecessary medical complications.
Cephalexin interacts with the following list of medications mentioned below.
- Metformin
- Cefpodoxime
- Probenecid
Missed Dose
It is absolutely necessary that you avoid missing any of your prescribed medication courses of Cephalexin. But, if you do happen to accidentally miss one of your scheduled dosages, do not worry. As soon as you remember, just call your healthcare professional and confirm whether or not you should take your skipped dosage. Please remember that you are not to make up for your missed dose of this medication without your healthcare professional being made aware of the same.
Dosages
250, 500, 750 mg
Quantity
30, 60, 90 pills
Related Categories:
Antibiotics
Related Medications:
Zithromax, Vibramycin
