Would Cephalexin Work for Strep Throat?
Treatment of Strep Throat the Cephalosporin Antibiotics Such as Cephalexin (Keflex, Keftabs, Biocef) and Cefadroxil (Duricef) Are About Three Times More...
How much cephalexin should I take for strep throat?
Cephalexin dosage for adults
Streptococcal pharyngitis (strep throat): 500 mg by mouth every 12 hours for ten days. Uncomplicated urinary tract infection (not a first-line drug for this indication): 500 mg by mouth every 12 hours for 3 to 7 days or 250 mg by mouth every 6 hours for 3 to 7 days.
Can cephalexin be used to treat strep throat?
For people with a penicillin allergy, treat Strep throat with either a narrow-spectrum cephalosporin (such as cephalexin or cefadroxil), clindamycin, azithromycin, or clarithromycin.
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