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What Is The Dosage Of Keflex For Mastitis?

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Posted on Wed, 19 Nov 2014
Question: Keflex dosage for mastitis
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Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (29 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
500 mg four times a day

Detailed Answer:
Hello, it has cefalexin as salt.
It is given as 500 mg four times a day for 5-7 days depending on the area affected.
Usually for breast infection I give it for at least 7 days.
Take care and in case you have other questions I will be happy to help.
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What Is The Dosage Of Keflex For Mastitis?

Brief Answer: 500 mg four times a day Detailed Answer: Hello, it has cefalexin as salt. It is given as 500 mg four times a day for 5-7 days depending on the area affected. Usually for breast infection I give it for at least 7 days. Take care and in case you have other questions I will be happy to help.