Keflex (Generic name : Cephalexin) is a bactericidal : inhibits synthesis of bacterial cell wall, causing cell death.

• What are Keflex tablets or capsules?
• What should my health care professional know before I take Keflex?
• What if I miss a dose?
• What drug(s) may interact with Keflex?
• What side effects may I notice from taking Keflex?
• What should I watch for while taking Keflex?
• Where can I keep my medicine?

What are Keflex tablets or capsules?
Keflex (Cephalexin) is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It treats many kinds of infections including those of the skin, respiratory tract, bone, sinuses, ears, and urinary tract.
 
What should my health care professional know before I take Keflex?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
•bleeding problems
•diarrhea
•kidney disease
•stomach or intestinal problems (especially colitis)
•other chronic illness
•an unusual or allergic reaction to Keflex, other cephalosporin antibiotics, penicillin, penicillamine, other foods, dyes or preservatives
•pregnant or trying to get pregnant
•breast-feeding
 
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses. There should be an interval of at least 4 to 6 hours between doses.
 
What drug(s) may interact with Keflex?
•other antibiotics
•diuretics ("water pills")
•probenecid
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
 
What side effects may I notice from taking Keflex?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
•difficulty breathing, wheezing
•fever or chills, sore throat
•pain or difficulty passing urine
•redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
•seizures (convulsions)
•severe or watery diarrhea
•skin rash, itching
•stomach pain or cramps
•swollen or tender joints
•unusual bleeding or bruising
•unusual weakness or tiredness
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
•diarrhea
•gas or heartburn
•genital or anal irritation
•nausea, vomiting
 
What should I watch for while taking Keflex?
Tell your prescriber or health care professional if your symptoms do not begin to improve in a few days.
If you are diabetic you may get a false-positive result for sugar in your urine. Check with your prescriber or health care professional before you change your diet or the dose of your diabetic medicine.
If you get severe or watery diarrhea, do not treat yourself. Call your prescriber or health care professional for advice.
 
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.