Gastrointestinal Diverticula - what dose/frequency of keflex should be used for diverticulosis?
Question posted by karlee1 on 3 Sep 2009
Last updated on 11 May 2018 by roscoe56
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antibiotic Keflex can it be used to treat diverticulitis
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: https://www.drugs.com/keflex.html
https://www.drugs.com/health-guide/diverticulosis-and-diverticulitis.html
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