Gastrointestinal Diverticula - what dose/frequency of keflex should be used for diverticulosis?
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- 3 Sep 2009 by karlee1
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- keflex, gastrointestinal diverticula
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suzanne6614 Sep 2009
The recommended dose for Cephalexin (Keflex) is 250mg every 6 hours, or 500mg every 8 - 12 hours increased up to 1 to 1.5g every 6 to 8 hours for severe infections. Your doctor will be able to recommend an appropriate dosage.
See: http://www.drugs.com/keflex.html
http://www.drugs.com/enc/diverticulitis.html
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