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Cephalexin is the generic name and it is manufactured and marketed under brand names Keflex and Biocef.

Cephalexin is the active ingredient of this medication and the inactive ingredients include: Black iron oxide; magnesium stearate; silicon dioxide; and sodium starch glycolate.

This is an antibiotic that treats various bacterial infections. It belongs to a group of antibiotics called cephalosporins.

Common Uses:

Used in the treatment of bacterial infections like:
Respiratory tract infections such as bronchitis; pneumonia; strep throat; and tonsillitis;
Bone infections like osteomyelitis;
Middle ear infection;
Prostate irritation;
Sinus infection;
Skin infections like cellulitis, folliculitis, or impetigo;
UTI or urinary tract infection.

Off Label Uses:

None noted currently.

Side Effects:
Blood in stools;
Difficulty swallowing;
Dyspnea or difficulty breathing;
Hives;
Itching;
Mouth sores;
Peeling of the skin;
Skin rash;
Swelling of the throat;
Unexplained bleeding or bruising;
Watery diarrhea;
Wheezing.

Cautions / Warnings:

Not recommended in:
Pregnant women and nursing mothers;
People with renal disease or renal failure;
People that are allergic to any of the ingredients of this medication;
People that are going in for surgery.

Drug Interactions:
Aminoglycosides;
Live, attenuated typhoid vaccine;
Metformin;
Probenecid.

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About Cephalexin

Cephalexin is the generic name and it is manufactured and marketed under brand names Keflex and Biocef. Cephalexin is the active ingredient of this medication and the inactive ingredients include: Black iron oxide; magnesium stearate; silicon dioxide; and sodium starch glycolate. This is an antibiotic that treats various bacterial infections. It belongs to a group of antibiotics called cephalosporins.

About Cefalexin

Cefalexin (INN) or cephalexin (USAN) is a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic. It is an orally-administered agent with a similar antimicrobial spectrum to the intravenous agents cefalotin and cefazolin. It is commonly marketed under the trade name Keflex (Lilly) or Sporidex (Ranbaxy).

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