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Can Keflex Be Given For Sinus Infection?
Question: can keflex be used for a
sinus infection
sinus infection
Brief Answer:
Yes
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Cephalexin is an antibiotic, branded as Keflex and is good to use for sinus infection. It should be used with correct dose and frequency under the medical supervision of a doctor. The usual dose is 200mg twice a day that we prescribe if not contraindicated.
Let me know if I can answer any other questions you may have.
Yes
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Cephalexin is an antibiotic, branded as Keflex and is good to use for sinus infection. It should be used with correct dose and frequency under the medical supervision of a doctor. The usual dose is 200mg twice a day that we prescribe if not contraindicated.
Let me know if I can answer any other questions you may have.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I have 20 500mg tablets. Would 1 a day make sense for 10 days, or 2 a day for 7?
FYI i am in good health, recently had full physical, all normal results. I weigh230lbs
FYI i am in good health, recently had full physical, all normal results. I weigh230lbs
Brief Answer:
Dosage of Cephalexin
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The dose is 500 mg three to four times a day as you are healthy otherwise. But do you require the antibiotic at all is the question.
Dosage of Cephalexin
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The dose is 500 mg three to four times a day as you are healthy otherwise. But do you require the antibiotic at all is the question.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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