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How many hours apart should i take cephalexin for acute bronchitis three times a day?

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6-8hrs: Every 6-8 hours.Keflex may not be the best drug for the infection you describe, altho it could work.Ask your doc.

Dr Milstone agreed

Answered 11/27/2012

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Every 8 hours: In general three times daily equals every eight hours. Medicine however is not an exact science and you are fine plus / minis two hours.

Answered 11/27/2012

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