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I'm on day 2 of keflex for cellulitis. how long until i start seeing reduced redness and some pain relief?

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See below: If the diagnosis and the antibiotic had been a match, you would have seen changes in the lesion and pain relief. It would be prudent to contact your doctor for a re-evaluation.

Answered 11/14/2020

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