Keflex capsules containing cephalexin monohydrate equivalent to 250 mg or 500 mg are available for oral administration.
Powder for Oral Suspension:
Keflex bottles containing cephalexin powder for oral suspension equivalent to 125 mg/5 ml and 25O mg/5 ml after mixing are available for oral administration.
Powder for Oral Drops:
Keflex bottles containing cephalexin powder for oral suspension equivalent to 100 mg/ml after mixing are available for oral administration
Description:
Keflex is first generation cephalosporin antibiotic for oral administration, covering Gram positive bacteria
Indications:
Respiratory tract infections
Urinary tract Infections
Otitis media
Skin & soft tissue infections
Bone infection
Dental infections
Dosage:
Children:
25-50 mg/kg body weight in divided doses. In severe infections, the dosage may be doubled. In the therapy of otitis media, clinical studies have shown that a dosage of 75-100 mg/kg body weight in 4 divided doses is required.
Adults:
Dosage ranges from 1-4 g daily in divided doses. The usual adult dose is 250 mg every 6 hours
