Question 1

how long does keflex take to work?

Accepted Answer

7-10 days: Antibiotics such as Keflex can work in 7-10 days sometimes shorter-  it is important to complete the course of therapy prescribed for you in order to completely eradicate the infection.  Symptoms often go away prior to completion- but take them all to avoid a repeat infection or a resistant infection which is much more difficult to treat.

Question 2

can a cillian allergic person take keflex?

Accepted Answer

Usually : Recent studies have found that a majority of people who are allergic to penicillin can tolerate cephalosporin (of which Keflex is one) and particularly the 3rd generation one.  However if  you have had an anaphylactic reaction to penicillin, you should check with your allergist before you considering taking any cephalosporin. The risk is very low but it is better to be safe than sorry.

Question 3

what is the long term effect of taking keflex?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics: Taking antibiotics without prescription can have many bad effects. If prescribed for some reason discuss the alternatives, benefits and risks of long term therapy with your doctor. Sometimes depending on the condition treated the benefit outweights the risk. Sometimes its the other way around.

Question 4

is  500mg keflex tid for 10 days a strong dose?

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Recommended dose: No, 500mg TID x 10 days is the recommended dose for susceptible infections.  Some clinicians only prescribe it BID or for only 7 days.  Please follow your clinician's recommendation and complete full course.

Question 5

can i take ciprofloxcin if i am allergic to keflex?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Ciprofloxacin is part of the fluoroquinolone class of antibiotics and is different than cephalexin, which is a cephalosporin. As always, consult your pharmacist. There are several things your physician and pharmacist need to know to determine if it is safe for you. 
Take a look at the drug information online to educate yourself: http://www.drugs.com/ciprofloxacin.html

Question 6

how long does it take keflex to get out of your system?

Accepted Answer

Not long: Keflex has a short half life. After you stop taking it it will be out of your system in 10-12 hours assuming normal kidney function.

Question 7

how long would it take until keflex is out of your system?

Accepted Answer

About 72 hrs: The duration of action of Keflex is about 12 hrs.  After a course of the drug you can expect it to clear in about 72 hrs.

Question 8

how long after taking a pill of 500mg keflex can i smoke some mary jane?

Accepted Answer

: Go to drugs.com and look up the EXACT med(s) u r taking and check for this.

Question 9

have ecoliuti. dr.gave keflex as i am unable to take any others. culture sensitivitysays intermediate. canit still work? alsogave 250mg ceftriaxonesho

Accepted Answer

Bacteria sensitivity: This may depend in part on how the sensitivity testing is done and whether it has levels suitable for UTI measured. Since cephalexin (Keflex) has higher concentrations in the urine than in the blood it may be quite effective for UTI despite the "intermediate" sensitivity. Good luck.

Question 10

can i take ibruprofen with keflex?

Accepted Answer

Yes: I see why not. Make sure you take a probiotic supplement while taking Keflex to avoid diarrhea and bacterial overgrowth from the antibiotic killing your gut flora.

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