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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
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- 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
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- 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
- Gatifloxacin (Tequin(R)) tablets and injection were voluntarily discontinued from the global market due to commercial considerations by Bristol-Myers Squibb. Bristol-Myers Squibb has decided to cease shipping to wholesalers in the United States effective June 2
- 2006 [3]. Bacterial conjunctivitis Bronchitis
- Chronic
- Acute bacterial exacerbation Community acquired pneumonia
- Including multi-drug resistant S pneumoniae Gonorrhea Infection of skin AND/OR subcutaneous tissue
- Uncomplicated Pyelonephritis Sinusitis
- Acute Urinary tract infectious disease
- Gatifloxacin (Tequin(R)) tablets and injection were voluntarily discontinued from the global market due to commercial considerations by Bristol-Myers Squibb. Bristol-Myers Squibb has decided to cease shipping to wholesalers in the United States effective June 2
- 2006 [3]. Otitis media Tuberculosis
- 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
- Eye drops
- Pill
- Liquid
Price
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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
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Leave a reviewSide effects
The Tequin (Gatifloxacin) 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
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- Diarrhea
- New infections while taking Keflex (cephalexin)
- Weakened immune system
- Not taking Keflex (cephalexin) correctly
- Allergic reaction
- History of penicillin or cephalosporin allergies