Cephalexin
generic for Keflex
Cephalexin Warnings
- Important: Finish all this medication unless otherwise directed by prescriber.
- May cause diarrhea during treatment. If it persists or becomes severe, tell your doctor or pharmacist.
- Persistent diarrhea due to colitis may rarely occur weeks or months after using antibiotics. If this occurs, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Lactation Warnings
- LIMITED DATA SUGGEST MINIMAL EXCRETION; MONITOR INFANT FOR GI FLORA CHANGES
Pregnancy Warnings
- Available human data show no increased risk for major birth defects. Animal data suggest no developmental toxicity at doses similar to the recommended human dose.