Is 500mg of Keflex a lot?

The adult dosage ranges from 1-4g daily in divided doses; most infections will respond to a dosage of 500 mg every 8 hours. For skin and soft tissue infections, streptococcal pharyngitis and mild, uncomplicated urinary tract infections, the usual dosage is 250 mg every 6 hours, or 500 mg every 12 hours.

What dosages does Keflex come in?

oral suspension

• 125mg/5mL.
• 250mg/5mL.

Can you take 1000 mg of Keflex at once?

Adults and children 15 years of age and older—1000 to 4000 milligrams (mg) per day, taken in divided doses. Children 1 year of age and older—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The dose is usually 25 to 100 milligrams (mg) per kilogram (kg) per day, taken in divided doses.

What is Keflex 500 mg used to treat?

Keflex is a cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotic. It works by fighting bacteria in your body. Keflex is used to treat infections caused by bacteria, including upper respiratory infections, ear infections, skin infections, urinary tract infections and bone infections.

Is 5 days of Keflex enough?

Keflex and UTIs Treatment typically lasts no longer than 7 days. Antibiotic resistance is a growing problem which is why it’s recommended to take the shortest course of antibiotics that’s effective for your condition. As with all antibiotics, you should take Keflex exactly as your doctor prescribes.

Should I take a probiotic with Keflex?

In short: Yes, you can take a probiotic while you’re taking an antibiotic—it’s perfectly safe to do so. In fact, experts generally agree that probiotics may help ward off the gut reaction that comes from taking antibiotics (such as diarrhea), but the data is limited.

Can I eat yogurt while taking Keflex?

Interactions between your drugs No interactions were found between Keflex and yogurt.

Can I take 1000 mg of cephalexin at once?

The recommended adult dose of cephalexin ranges from 250 mg to 1,000 mg 4 times daily. It can be taken with food or on an empty stomach.

Can you take Keflex 500 mg twice a day?

The usual dose of oral KEFLEX is 250 mg every 6 hours, but a dose of 500 mg every 12 hours may be administered. Treatment is administered for 7 to 14 days. For more severe infections larger doses of oral KEFLEX may be needed, up to 4 grams daily in two to four equally divided doses.