Question 1

what is the definition or description of: keflex overdose?

Accepted Answer

Keflex overdose: Keflex  is an antibiotic. An overdose is when an excessive or dangerous amount of a medication or substance is used.

Question 2

what is the treatment for keflex overdose?

Accepted Answer

Time: You cannot really overdose on an antibiotic, but if you take too much of one of them, then time is all it should take to clear it naturally.

Question 3

is taking rocephin (ceftriaxone) and keflex together ok, or will that overdose you on antibiotics?

Accepted Answer

Unnecessary: They are both similar cephalosporin antibiotics, and do not have much of an additive effect.  One or the other should be enough.

Question 4

5 days on keflex for uti and still no relief - doc says on right drug, what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Discuss: After 5 days, your symptoms should have at least started to improve. If there is truly no relief, your symptoms may be attributable to another abnormality (not the uti), poor response to the keflex, or residual irritation even though the infection is clearing. You should call your doctor to report your concerns.

Question 5

i've had a few hives after taking many unrelated drugs, such as tylenol, (acetaminophen) nsaids, keflex, mestinon, & others. how can i be allergic to every med?

Accepted Answer

Uncommon: This is a condition known as multiple drug sensitivity syndrome and the mechanism is unknown.  I suspect however that at least some of these reactions are coincidental and you need to consult an allergist to get this issue sorted out.   Challenge test may be in order.

Question 6

i have developed an unknown rash/bumps all over my body nothing in house was changed. bumps itch and burn, like shingles. but they aren't clustered. i am allergic to sulfa drugs and also keflex. what can i take other then benadryl?

Accepted Answer

: Try other OTC antihistamines/allergy meds. Shingles usually only on one side goggle it and look at images. Taking any other meds?

Question 7

my 4 year old daughter prescribed keflex for bacterial vaginal infection. doctor said this medication is for vaginitis but isnt it a drug for uti?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, keflex can treat both conditions if your daughter truly has bacterial vaginitis.

Question 8

preparing for hip surgery that requires antibiotic; allergic to: tetracyclines, sulfa drugs, penicillin(?), keflex tabs (anything w/ cephalosporin), erythromycin derivatives, doxycycline monohydrate caps & codeine derivatives. what could i take?

Accepted Answer

: The surgeon or your doc will determine and select the drug best for the surgery after you let them know your allergies. Good luck

Question 9

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 10

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

Accepted Answer

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.

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What is the definition or description of: keflex overdose?

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What is the treatment for keflex overdose?

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Is taking rocephin (ceftriaxone) and keflex together ok, or will that overdose you on antibiotics?

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5 days on keflex for uti and still no relief - doc says on right drug, what can i do?

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I've had a few hives after taking many unrelated drugs, such as tylenol, (acetaminophen) nsaids, keflex, mestinon, & others. how can i be allergic to every med?

A member asked:

I have developed an unknown rash/bumps all over my body nothing in house was changed. bumps itch and burn, like shingles. but they aren't clustered. i am allergic to sulfa drugs and also keflex. what can i take other then benadryl?

A member asked:

My 4 year old daughter prescribed keflex for bacterial vaginal infection. doctor said this medication is for vaginitis but isnt it a drug for uti?

A member asked:

Preparing for hip surgery that requires antibiotic; allergic to: tetracyclines, sulfa drugs, penicillin(?), keflex tabs (anything w/ cephalosporin), erythromycin derivatives, doxycycline monohydrate caps & codeine derivatives. what could i take?

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Can a cillian allergic person take keflex?

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

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