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Keflex belongs to the drug group known as cephalosporin antibiotics. The medication is often not recommended to use for allergies to cephalexin or such antibiotics like Duricef, Ceftin, Ceclor, Cefzil, Suprax, Fortaz, Spectracef, and Omnicef. The medication is to be taken for the entire prescribed time.  There may be relieved from your symptoms before the complete treatment of the infection. Keflex will however not treat any infection that is viral such as flu. Keflex belongs to the cephalosporins-a class of antibiotics. They are similar in action to penicillin. They inhibit or halt the bacterial growth of cells by inhibiting the bacteria from forming on the wall of the cell that surrounds each of the cells. The wall protects the content of cell together by preventing them from the external environment. With that, the bacteria will not survive. Staphylococcus, E, coli are among the bacteria that are affected by Keflex

Disease Condition for which Keflex is used

Keflex is used for the treatment of bacterial infection such as upper respiratory infections, skin infections, ear infections and urinary tract infections. The drug may also be prescribed for other uses other than those included in the guide. Keflex may not be used if you have any of the following conditions: diabetes, intestinal disorder or colitis, kidney disease, liver disease and if you are malnourished. There may be an adjustment of your dosage if you have any of these conditions. The liquid keflex (oral suspension) may contain sugar that may affect a diabetic condition

Side Effects

Keflex side effects include the following:

• Swelling of lips, throat, tongue or face
• Convulsions
• Sore throat
• Fever
• Headache with severe peeling and blistering of skin
• Skin paleness, and reddish skin rash
• Unusual weakness, easy bruising or bleeding
• Agitation
• Hallucination
• Reduced urination

Other less serious Keflex side effects are:

• Joint pain
• Dizziness
• Tiredness
• Diarrhea
• Vomiting
• Mild nausea
• Vaginal discharge or itching

Dosage, overdose and general Keflex information

The medication should not be taken longer than has been prescribed or in larger amount than the stipulated dosage. The medicine should be taken with a glass full of water. The dispersible tablet can be dissolved in a little amount of water-two teaspoonfuls-drink all the mixture right after stirring. To ensure that you get the complete dose, with little more water added to the same glass used, swirl and drink up right away. The dispersible tablet should not be swallowed or chewed. If you are taking the oral suspension, shake the bottle well before you measure the does. Use a medicine cup or marked spoon for measurement to take the dose to ensure you take the right dosage. Your pharmacist can provide you with the measuring device. As soon as you remember a missed dose, take it immediately however do not take it if it is nearly time for the next dose. At such condition you can skip the dose and continue the medication at you regular schedules. An overdose of the drug can cause symptoms like diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, bloody urine and stomach pain. If there is an overdose get urgent medical attention.