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Keflex 250 Mg Capsule, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Capsule. It is primarily used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections. Keflex 250 Mg Capsule also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Keflex 250 Mg Capsule depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Keflex 250 Mg Capsule include Nausea or vomiting, Allergic reaction, Rash. While these are the most often observed Keflex 250 Mg Capsule side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Keflex 250 Mg Capsule are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Keflex 250 Mg Capsule is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Keflex 250 Mg Capsule's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
The section on Keflex 250 Mg Capsule contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Keflex 250 Mg Capsule with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Keflex 250 Mg Capsule is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Keflex 250 Mg Capsule is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Keflex 250 Mg Capsule is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Keflex 250 Mg Capsule safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Keflex Capsule safely.
Is the use of Keflex 250 Mg Capsule safe during breastfeeding?
Keflex Capsule is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Keflex 250 Mg Capsule on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Keflex Capsule on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Keflex 250 Mg Capsule on the Liver?
Using Keflex Capsule does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Keflex 250 Mg Capsule on the Heart?
You can take Keflex Capsule without any fear of damage to the heart.
Keflex 250 Mg Capsule should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Keflex 250 Mg Capsule unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Keflex 250 Mg Capsule habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Keflex 250 Mg Capsule.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Keflex 250 Mg Capsule will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Keflex 250 Mg Capsule is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Keflex 250 Mg Capsule for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Keflex 250 Mg Capsule
You can take Keflex 250 Mg Capsule with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Keflex 250 Mg Capsule
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Keflex 250 Mg Capsule with alcohol will be.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Keflex® (cephalexin)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 726
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 299-300
