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Keftabs is a first generation cephalosporin which is a kind of cephalosporin type drug (anti-bacterial drug, antibiotic and antimicrobial).

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Cephalexin

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Is cephalexin helpful?

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For how long is cephalexin capsule good for?

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When on Cephalexin should you avoid any foods?

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Is cephalexin an effective medication for teeth?

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Does it work to take cephalexin for a tooth infection?

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Do you think I should stop giving my7month old cephalexin?

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Is Cephalexin 500 MG Capsules good for a infected tooth?

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A 29-year old asked:

Cephalexin, took one dose at 8pm and one at 10pm -- overdose?

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A 28-year old male asked:

How times should i take cephalexin tablet in curing my abscess?

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A 34-year old asked:

What negative health consequences are associated with cephalexin that you may have experienced?

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A 19-year old female asked:

Im supposed to take 1 capsule of cephalexin every 6 hours if i miss a dose can i take 2 the next 6 hours? Cephalexin 500mg every 6 hrs; 40 capsules.

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A 30-year old asked:

Side effects from cephalexin ?

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A 53-year old female asked:

Can you take biotin with cephalexin?

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A 34-year old asked:

Is cephalexin available as a suspension?

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A 44-year old asked:

Can i take cephalexin to treat a pinguecula?

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A 35-year old asked:

What is the treatment for cephalexin overdose?

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A 18-year old asked:

Can you drink alcohol while taking cephalexin?

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A 36-year old asked:

Can you take azo and cephalexin at the same time?

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A 49-year old asked:

Is it safe to take benedryl and cephalexin together?

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A 18-year old female asked:

how often should i take cephalexin 500mg for acute bronchitus?

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A 31-year old asked:

What side effects should I be worried about while taking Cephalexin?

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A 67-year old male asked:

Is advised to take cephalexin before a colonoscopy to prevent infection?

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A 29-year old female asked:

I am taking cephalexin 500 milligrams for what is this medication usually proscribed for?

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A 21-year old female asked:

I am taking cephalexin 500mg and its red capsule. can i take it like a pill or have to put it in water. pharamist was no help.

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A 28-year old female asked:

My five year old child has been taking cephalexin for 3 days nd still running a low.grade of 100 does it mean its not doing her any good?

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A 27-year old asked:

I have Cellulitis, and my doctor has prescribed 4g of Cephalexin/day for 4 days. Shouldn't the treatment be for 7-10 days as I have read online?

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A female asked:

What can i do to reduce the pain of a popped boil? I have a boil. I went to the doctor but thay only gave me some medication, (CEPHALEXIN). It did not help, it only got bigger and popped today. I have alot of pain and don`t know what is safe to apply to i

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A 37-year old asked:

Does cephalexin 500 work for pain in tooth?

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A 43-year old asked:

Does cephalexin work on an abscessed tooth?

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Is it safe to mix cephalexin and sumatriptan?

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