Compare Spectracef vs. Keflex
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Treats bacterial infections.
Spectracef (cefditoren) is good for treating many bacterial infections and it works best if you take the full course without stopping.
Treats bacterial infections.
Keflex (cephalexin) is good for treating many bacterial infections, and is available as a generic.
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3.7/ 5 average rating with 686 reviewsforKeflex
Upsides
- Spectracef (cefditoren) can be taken with birth control pills.
- People usually have few side effects when taking Spectracef (cefditoren).
- Spectracef (cefditoren) is available as a generic.
- Available in generic.
- Available in different forms: tablet, capsule, and suspension.
- Used to treat many types of bacterial infections.
- Can be taken with or without food.
- Generally few side effects compared with other antibiotics.
Downsides
- Spectracef (cefditoren) can interact with blood thinners and make you more likely to bleed.
- You can't take Spectracef (cefditoren) and antacids at the same time. Your pharmacist can help you figure out when the best time to take your antacids is.
- If you're diabetic, Spectracef (cefditoren) can cause a false positive result if you're using Clinitest to measure your urine sugar levels. Talk to your doctor about alternative urine sugar tests.
- Spectracef (cefditoren) can also affect other lab test so let your physicians know that you're taking Spectracef (cefditoren).
- Can cause diarrhea.
- You may need to take Keflex (cephalexin) 2 to 4 times a day, which can be hard to remember.
- If you're allergic to penicillins or other antibiotics, you might not be able to take this medicine.
Used for
- Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis
- Community acquired pneumonia
- Infection of skin and/or subcutaneous tissue
- Pharyngitis
- Tonsillitis
- Bone infection
- Urinary tract infection
- Ear infection
- Respiratory tract infection
- Skin infection
- Community-acquired pneumonia
- Prevention of endocarditis
- Prevention of infection in people with prosthetic joint implants undergoing dental procedure
- Prosthetic joint infection
- Surgical site infection
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Pill
- Liquid
Price
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$10.00
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Reviews
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686 reviews so far
64%
saidit'sworth it
48%
saiditworked well
14%
saidit'sa big hassle
Have you used Keflex (cephalexin)?
Leave a reviewSide effects
The Spectracef (cefditoren) FDA package insert doesn’t have numbers about how common side effects are.
The Keflex (cephalexin) FDA package insert doesn’t have numbers about how common side effects are.
Risks and risk factors
- Risk of bleeding
- Poor nutritional state
- Prolonged treatment
- Liver disease
- Kidney disease
- Anticoagulant therapy
- Penicillin allergy
- History of penicillin allergy
- New infection
- Taking Spectracef (cefditoren) for a long time
- Milk protein allergy
- Low carnitine levels
- Carnitine deficiency
- Kidney damage
- Kidney disease
- Low muscle mass
- Diarrhea
- Diarrhea
- New infections while taking Keflex (cephalexin)
- Weakened immune system
- Not taking Keflex (cephalexin) correctly
- Allergic reaction
- History of penicillin or cephalosporin allergies