KEFLEX

Drug Name: KEFLEX

KEFLEX DESCRIPTION:
CEPHALOSPORIN - ORAL LIQUID

COMMON KEFLEX BRAND NAME(S):
Ceclor, Duricef, Keflex, Velosef

KEFLEX SIDE EFFECTS:
KEFLEX may cause stomach upset, diarrhea, loss of appetite, nausea, or vomiting. Take with food or milk to minimize these effects. If they persist or become severe, inform your doctor. Unlikely to occur but report: fever; easy bleeding or bruising; a change in the amount of urine. Notify your doctor immediately if an allergic reaction occurs while taking KEFLEX. Symptoms include: difficulty breathing, skin rash, hives, itching. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

HOW TO USE KEFLEX:
KEFLEX: The liquid suspension form of this medication must be shaken well before using. Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level. Do this by taking the medication at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night. Continue to take KEFLEX until the full prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow resulting in a relapse of the infection.

KEFLEX USES:
KEFLEX is a cephalosporin antibiotic and is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.

KEFLEX PRECAUTIONS:
Before taking KEFLEX, tell your doctor if you have: allergies (including penicillins, cephalosporins, or any other drug), kidney disease. Use of KEFLEX for prolonged or repeated periods may result in a secondary infection (e.g., oral, bladder or vaginal yeast infection). KEFLEX should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy. It is not known if KEFLEX is found in breast milk; consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

KEFLEX DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially: drugs used for gout such as probenecid. KEFLEX may interfere with the effectiveness of birth control pills. Discuss using other methods of birth control with your doctor. KEFLEX may cause false positive results in tests for sugar in the urine. Diabetics should use TesTape rather than Clinitest tablets to test for sugar while using KEFLEX. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

KEFLEX OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain.

KEFLEX NOTES:
KEFLEX has been prescribed for your current condition only. Do not use it later for another infection or give it to someone else. A different medication may be necessary.

MISSED KEFLEX DOSE:
If you should miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose. If it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose.

KEFLEX STORAGE:
Follow label warnings about whether or not to refrigerate. Do not freeze. Do not store in bathroom. Discard any unused portion after 14 days because the drug loses potency.