Keflex 100mg/ml Drop 10 ml

About

Keflex 100mg/ml Drop 10 ml belongs to a group of chemicals known as antibiotics and works tirelessly in the body to eliminate bacteria and its toxins,that causes respiratory infections,otitis media,UTIs and skin infections.

Keflex 100mg/ml Drop 10 ml is to be ingested orally (by mouth) twice or thrice,daily or as directed by the doctor.It can be ingested either with or without food.The patient is advised to take each dose at the same time each day keeping a 6 or 8-12 hour gap in between each dose.Keflex 100mg/ml Drop 10 ml is available in tablet form as well as in liquid form.

If you miss a dose of the medication, make sure you take it as soon as possible on that same day.If you don’t remember you missed the dose until the next dose time or next day,do not double the dose and take your medication as per schedule.Keflex 100mg/ml Drop 10 ml is to be ingested for a specific number of days determined by the physician depending on the patient’s illness and their response to treatment.It is imperative not to stop Keflex 100mg/ml Drop 10 ml earlier than the specified time as that may lead to a return of the infection.

Keflex 100mg/ml Drop 10 ml is considered safe enough to be prescribed to children.Keflex 100mg/ml Drop 10 ml may even be prescribed to pregnant and to lactating mothers in certain cases under the care of a doctor.Fatigue,dizziness,headache and stomach problems are just a few of the common side effects felt by patients while ingesting Keflex 100mg/ml Drop 10 ml,these effects tend to resolve on their own in a few days' time.Alcohol consumption is not advised while ingesting Keflex 100mg/ml Drop 10 ml as that would result in extreme dizziness.Unnecessary consumption of Keflex 100mg/ml Drop 10 ml is not advised.

Indications

Keflex 100mg/ml Drop 10 ml can be used to treat: 

• Respiratory tract infections 
• Otitis media 
• Skin infections caused by gram positive bacteria 
• Urinary tract infections 
• Bacterial infections of the bone 

How Does Keflex 100mg/ml Drop 10 ml Work

Keflex 100mg/ml Drop 10 ml belongs to a wide spread chemical group known as antibiotics.Keflex 100mg/ml Drop 10 ml works by preventing the growth/multiplication of the bacteria in the human body thus eradicating the infection.

How To Use Keflex 100mg/ml Drop 10 ml

Keflex 100mg/ml Drop 10 ml is to be ingested orally (by mouth) twice or thrice,daily or as directed by the doctor.It can be ingested either with or without food.The patient is advised to take each dose at the same time each day keeping a 6 or 8-12 hour gap in between each dose.Keflex 100mg/ml Drop 10 ml is available in tablet and solution (liquid) form.

If you miss a dose of the medication, make sure you take it as soon as possible on that same day.If you don’t remember you missed the dose until the next dose time or next day,do not double the dose and take your medication as per schedule.Keflex 100mg/ml Drop 10 ml is to be ingested for a specific number of days determined by the physician depending on the patient’s illness and their response to treatment.It is imperative not to stop Keflex 100mg/ml Drop 10 ml earlier than the specified time as that may lead to a return of the infection.

Dosage

Adult Dosage 

A tablet or two per day is most commonly prescribed,to be taken for either 7 or 14 days.Dosage can be different for different patients depending upon their illness and any adverse effects felt by the patient.

Child Dosage 

Children are usually prescribed the liquid form of Keflex 100mg/ml Drop 10 ml dosage depending on their weight and age.Most commonly 5ml of Keflex 100mg/ml Drop 10 ml is the prescribed daily dosage.

Elderly Dosage 

Elderly patients that are susceptible to kidney and liver problems,a lowered dose of Keflex 100mg/ml Drop 10 ml may be prescribed under the care and supervision of a physician.

Pregnancy Use And Lactation

Keflex 100mg/ml Drop 10 ml may be prescribed to pregnant women only when necessary and under the supervision of a physician.Keflex 100mg/ml Drop 10 ml is found in breast milk in trace amounts and is therefore prescribed quite rarely to breastfeeding mothers.

Contraindications

Please tell your doctor if you have a history of any of the following before using Keflex 100mg/ml Drop 10 ml:

• Allergy to Keflex 100mg/ml Drop 10 ml or any other medicine (especially any antibiotic) or food substance 
• Moderate to severe kidney disease
• Moderate to severe liver disease
• Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea 

Precautions

Please tell your doctor about any of the following conditions before using Keflex 100mg/ml Drop 10 ml:

• Mild to moderate liver impairment
• Mild to moderate kidney impairment
• Anemia 
• Seizures 
• Prolonged prothrombin time 
• Eldery patients 

Interactions With Other Medications

Please tell your doctor about the use of the following before using Keflex 100mg/ml Drop 10 ml:

• Other antibiotics 
• Vaccines (eg.typhoid vaccine)
• Metformin 
• Probenecid 
• Coomb’s test
• Glucose test
• Urine test

Adverse Effects

Common Adverse Effects

Like most medicines,Keflex 100mg/ml Drop 10 ml has certain side effects which include:

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Abdominal cramps
• Fatigue
• Changes in sense of taste
• Loss of appetite
• Headaches 

These effects tend to be mild and resolve in a few days of applying Keflex 100mg/ml Drop 10 ml.

Rare Adverse Effects

If any of the following adverse effects are seen or felt,the patient is advised to immediately contact their doctor.

• Oral thrush 
• Change in vaginal discharge for women 
• Swelling of hands,ankles and feet
• Abdominal cramps/pain
• Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea 

How To Cope With Some Of The Adverse Effects

• Headaches- In which case make sure you rest and drink plenty of fluids. Avoid the use of alcohol. Take a prescribed painkiller.Consult your doctor if the headaches last longer than a week or are severe.
• Fatigue- Patients experiencing this adverse effect, are advised to take deep breaths,intake tea or coffee,get a good night’s rest and not to over burden themselves for a few days
• Stomach upset (nausea,vomiting and/or diarrhoea) -Avoid eating rich or spicy food. It might help to take medication with food.It is important to have plenty of fluids during this time.
• Loss of appetite- having smaller meals at regular meal times or at regular intervals is advised.Patient is asked to snack on healthy and nutritious snacks such as dry fruits throughout the day.
• Change in taste- this tends to go away as soon as the patient stops taking the medicine but while treatment;salt water with baking soda (half a teaspoon of salt and baking soda in water) rinses and chewing on sugar free gum can help dissipate the change in taste.

Key Facts About Keflex 100mg/ml Drop 10 ml

• Keflex 100mg/ml Drop 10 ml is an antibiotic
• Keflex 100mg/ml Drop 10 ml is commonly used to treat respiratory infections and UTIs
• Keflex 100mg/ml Drop 10 ml is safe to be prescribed to children and elderly patients
• 1-2 tablets of Keflex 100mg/ml Drop 10 ml are commonly prescribed depending upon the illness being treated
• Keflex 100mg/ml Drop 10 ml may cause constipation,dizziness and headaches

FAQs

#1.WHAT IF I MISS A DOSE OF Keflex 100mg/ml Drop 10 ml?

If you miss a dose of the medication, make sure you take it as soon as possible on that same day. If you don’t remember you missed the dose until the next dosage time or next day, do not double the dose and take your medication as per schedule.

#2.HOW TO STORE Keflex 100mg/ml Drop 10 ml?

Keflex 100mg/ml Drop 10 ml is to be kept away from the reach of children,in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight and humidity as that tends to ruin certain drugs.

#3.HOW DOES Keflex 100mg/ml Drop 10 ml WORK?

Keflex 100mg/ml Drop 10 ml belongs to a wide spread chemical group known as antibiotics.Keflex 100mg/ml Drop 10 ml works by preventing the growth/multiplication of the bacteria in the human body tus eradicating the infection.

#4.WILL Keflex 100mg/ml Drop 10 ml AFFECT MY SEXUAL ACTIVITY?

No,there isn't sufficient evidence to suggest that patients experience a decrease in libido.

#5.CAN I TAKE Keflex 100mg/ml Drop 10 ml DURING MY PREGNANCY?

Yes,Keflex 100mg/ml Drop 10 ml is deemed safe to be ingested during pregnancy under the care and supervision of a medical professional.

#6.WHAT ARE COMMON SIDE EFFECTS CAUSED BY Keflex 100mg/ml Drop 10 ml?

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Abdominal cramps
• Fatigue
• Changes in sense of taste
• Loss of appetite
• Headaches 

#7.HOW DOES Keflex 100mg/ml Drop 10 ml WORK?

Keflex 100mg/ml Drop 10 ml belongs to a wide spread chemical group known as antibiotics.Keflex 100mg/ml Drop 10 ml works by preventing the growth/multiplication of the bacteria in the human body tus eradicating the infection.

#8.WILL Keflex 100mg/ml Drop 10 ml AFFECT MY SEXUAL ACTIVITY?

No,there isn't sufficient evidence to suggest that patients experience a decrease in libido.

#9.CAN I TAKE Keflex 100mg/ml Drop 10 ml DURING MY PREGNANCY?

Yes,Keflex 100mg/ml Drop 10 ml is deemed safe to be ingested during pregnancy under the care and supervision of a medical professional.

#10.WHAT ARE COMMON SIDE EFFECTS CAUSED BY Keflex 100mg/ml Drop 10 ml?

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Abdominal cramps
• Fatigue
• Changes in sense of taste
• Loss of appetite
• Headaches 

#11.DOES Keflex 100mg/ml Drop 10 ml CAUSE ADDICTION?

No.This drug has shown no evidence to prove addiction of any kind in any patient.

#12.CAN I CONSUME ALCOHOL WITH Keflex 100mg/ml Drop 10 ml?

Alcohol if taken with the medication may lead to extreme dizziness.It is best to avoid the intake of alcohol during the course of your treatment.

#13.IS Keflex 100mg/ml Drop 10 ml SAFE TO GIVE TO ELDERLY PATIENTS?

Yes.This drug can be easily and safely prescribed to patients above 18 years of age.For eldery patients the dosage of the drug may be lower than normal due to decreased kidney function,Keflex 100mg/ml Drop 10 ml may not be effectively removed from the body and so,in such cases the doctor may prescribe an altered dose of the Keflex 100mg/ml Drop 10 ml.

#14.CAN Keflex 100mg/ml Drop 10 ml BE USED IF PATIENT IS HAVING FLU SYMPTOMS?

Keflex 100mg/ml Drop 10 ml is not deemed to be effective against viruses as Keflex 100mg/ml Drop 10 ml is an antibiotic and therefore works on bacteria to eliminate bacterial infections.