Adult dosage (ages 18 to 64 years) 1–4 grams per day taken The oral median lethal dose of cephalexin in rats is >5000 mg/kg
Keflex belongs to a class of drugs called cephalosporins, which are antibiotics
risk of bleeding, incl
For MSSA infections, impetigo, and human or animal bites; twice-daily dosing is 2
It belongs to the class of medicines known as cephalosporin antibiotics
Usual dosage range: Oral: 250 to 1,000 mg every 6 hours or 500 mg every 12 hours (maximum: 4 g/day)
Children 1 year of age and older—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor
The usual dose is 250 mg every 6 hours, but a dose of 500 mg every 12 hours may be administered ( 2
125 mg (pediatric only) Adult: 250 mg orally every 6 hours or 500 mg orally every 12 hours; dosage range, 1-4 g/day in divided doses; Pediatric: 25-50 mg/kg orally every 12 Usual Dosing (Adults) Adults
It is widely used to treat a range of bacterial infections in both adults and children
For the following infections, a dosage of 500 mg may be administered every 12 hours: streptococcal pharyngitis, skin and skin structure infections, and uncomplicated cystitis in patients over 15 years of age
Some clinicians suggest that the usual adult dosage be used for the initial dose
For the following infections, a dosage of 500 mg may be administered every 12 hours The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment
A doctor may prescribe higher doses of cephalexin for tooth and bone infections if the infection is more severe