It belongs to a class of antibiotics called cephalosporins
Cephalexin is called a broad-spectrum antibiotic because it is effective against a wide range of bacteria
The safety and effectiveness of KEFLEX in pediatric patients was established in clinical trials for the dosages described in the dosage and administration section [see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION]
The CDC recommends the following dosages of antibiotics for Strep throat, for those people without a penicillin allergy
Serious side effects of Keflex
Cephalexin is available as an oral tablet or capsule, as well as an oral suspension
Clinical trial: comparative effectiveness of cephalexin plus trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole versus cephalexin alone for treatment of uncomplicated cellulitis: a randomized controlled trial
Learn more about cephalexin (Keflex) at EverydayHealth Common antibiotics used to treat boils include dicloxacillin, cephalexin, and clindamycin
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The preliminary primary effectiveness outcome was oral antibiotic treatment failure , defined as a change in antibiotic (change in class of oral antibiotic or escalation to intravenous therapy) within 7 days due to worsening infection
Cephalexin is an antibiotic approved by the U
The safety and effectiveness of cephalexin in pediatric patients was established in clinical trials for the dosages described in the DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION section
No overall
Antibiotics have side effects that are sometimes serious