Keflex Antibiotic (Cephalexin)
Keflex antibiotic (Cephalexin) is used to treat or prevent infections caused by bacteria, and it is a member of family of drugs called (Cephalosporin Antibiotics.) This drug may be used for other purposes outside its primary use which includes ear infections treatment, skin infections, upper respiratory infections and much more. Pregnant mothers are advised to talk to their doctor before using this drug as it may harm a nursing or unborn baby if it passes through the milk. Normal adult dosage strengths are 250mg and Keflex 500mg taken every 6 or 12 hours.
Keflex side effects are real and people who are allergic to antibiotics like Cephalexin should not use Keflex. It is an oral medication which should be taken precisely as prescribed -- patients should not stop using the drug until the entire prescription is used up even though they may feel that the illness has subsided.
Keflex antibiotic is not recommended for those who are allergic to Penicillins, or if they suffer from the following conditions:
- Liver disease
- Diabetics
- Suffer from kidney disease
- Suffer from Colitis.
Common side effects of keflex Antibiotic include:
- Headache
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Skin Rash.
There are no known studies that show that Keflex can be used to treat all infections, except those strictly caused by bacteria.
Serious side effects of Keflex antibiotics include the following -- if you experience any of these symptoms please seek immediate medical attention.
- Difficulty breathing
- Unexplained bleeding
- Mouth or throat or soreness
- Severe and watery diarrhea
- Swelling of the throat
- Blood in stool
- Hives and itching
- Peeling of the skin
- Wheezing
In Conclusion, Keflex antibiotic is prescription medication used to prevent infectious diseases caused by bacteria -- and has some minor and sometimes severe side effects. Normal recommended adult dose ranges from 250mg to Keflex 500mg.