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Is keflex 500mg for a 3 year old to strong?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Is it /dose or /day?: depends on the diagnosis, patient's weight and frequency, at any rate, not a high dose

Answered 4/2/2016

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