Keflex

Side Effects
more frequent adverse effects
diarrhea
dizziness
feeling exhausted
headache
joints hurt
less frequent adverse effects
skin rash that is red, peeling, or blistered
bleeding or bruising
confusion
seizures or tremors
dark feces
fewer urinations
depression
around lights, halo
eyes or skin that have a yellow tint
uncommon side effects
agitation
anxiety
soiled stools
fuzzy vision
chest discomfort or pain
hyperventilation
Serious side effects are possible with Keflex. If you have: Stop taking Keflex and contact your physician right away.
severe abdominal pain, bloody or watery diarrhea;
kidney issues: infrequent or no urination, swelling, blood in the urine;
or
Hives, fever, swollen glands, joint pain, general malaise, unusual bruising or bleeding, extreme exhaustion, nausea, vomiting, rapid breathing, skin rash, and itching are symptoms of a severe allergic reaction.
Keflex
Dosage
For the majority of bacterial infections, a dose of 250 mg every 6 hours or 500 mg every 12 hours is advised. You can take Keflex with or without food.
The recommended dose for an adult to treat a bladder infection is 3 grams (mg) in one dose. Keflex needs to be taken at regular intervals.
How does Keflex work?
Keflex is a member of the cephalosporin antibiotics drug class. A class of drugs is a collection of drugs with similar mechanisms of action. Similar conditions are frequently treated with these medications. Keflex works by eliminating the infection-causing bacteria.