Cephalexin
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What is the most important information I should know about cephalexin?
| Pronunciation: | sef a LEX in |
| Brand: | Biocef, Keflex, Keftab, Panixine, Zartan |
 | Do not use this medication if you are allergic to cephalexin, or to similar antibiotics, such as Ceclor, Ceftin, Cefzil, Duricef, Fortaz, Omnicef, Spectracef, Suprax, and others. |
 | Take this medication for the entire length of time prescribed by your doctor. Your symptoms may get better before the infection is completely treated. Cephalexin will not treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu. |
| Last updated: | January 12, 2007 |
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