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cephalexin
Brand names: Keflex
Form Strength
CAPSULE, ORAL 250 mg
SUSPENSION, ORAL 250mg/5mL
Display First Generation Cephalosporins Class: 08120604
Medication comments:

Per policy, these drugs are subject to renal dosing adjustments by pharmacy. 
Generic + Route
(Brand)
• Indications		 Usual Adult Dose
Comments		 Renal Dosage Adjustments
cephalexin PO
(Keflex©)		 250-500 mg q6h CrCl ≥ 30: No adjustment necessary
CrCl 15-29: 500 mg q8h
CrCl < 15 or HD/PD: 500 mg q12h
 Available ED To-Go medications. 
Description (Qty)
cephalexin (Keflex) 250 mg capsules (#4)
Enteral Drug Administration notes.
Generic
(Brand)		 Comments and Considerations Recommendations for Administration with Enteral Nutrition
cephalexin
(Keflex)		 Do not crust tablet or manipulate capsules (sensitization). Suspension may contain sorbitol. Use available suspension
Last updated: Mar. 5, 2025
  • Renal Adjustment Policy cephalexin subject to adjustments by pharmacy.
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