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Is 500mg of keflex ok for a 7 year old child to take?

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Dr. Steven Hill answered

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Yes: If it is prescribed for him/her then it is fine - you should not use someone else's medicine as it may not be the correct antibiotic for the type of infection he/she has.

Answered 10/3/2016

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