Keflex

Keflex is a popular drug commonly known by the name Cafalexin. This drug is an orally administered agent that has an antimicrobial spectrum same like intravenous agents: cefazolin and cefalotin.

Keflex used to treat respiratory tract infections, skin and soft tissue problems, and urinary tract infections. Acne cured by this drug. Cafalexin used for treating patients suffering with penicillin hypersensitivity, and cellulitis. People having a strong history of penicillin hypersensitivity should use this drug, only with doctor guidance.

Side effects of Keflex are limited; diarrhea, dizziness, indigestion, headache, stomach pain, joint pain, and tiredness are common symptoms. Sometimes overdose of the drug causes yellowing of teeth, eyes, and swollen or peeling skin.

For adults 1 to 4 g of daily dose is sufficient. 330 and 750 mg tablets must be administered such that daily dose does not exceed the limit. A 250 mg dose for every six hours is sufficient to patients suffering from bone tract problems. 500 mg dose would be ideal for adults suffering with following problems: skin and skin structure infections, streptococcal pharyngitis, uncomplicated cystitis.

Pediatric patients- Daily dose for pediatric patients is 25-50mg/kg. The daily dose divided and administered for 12 hours, for patients having skin structure infections. For otitis media therapy a daily dose of 75 to 100mg/kg/day, used in four consecutive intervals. The medicine is sensitive to heat. It should be stored at a temperature of 25 degrees centigrade and excursions permitted up to 30 degrees centigrade.

Keflex is available in 250mg, 333mg, 500mg, and 750 mg capsules. 250 mg capsules are a white powder filled into size two (2) capsules (opaque white and green). 333 mg capsules are a white powder filled into size one (1) capsules (opaque light green). 500 mg capsules are a white powder filled into zero size (0) capsules (opaque dark and light green). 750 mg capsules are white powder filled into size zero zero (00) capsules.