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Keflex

Keflex

1 5.6
A medicine that kills bacteria to treat mild to moderate infections in places like the skin, ear, or throat
  • noun
  • /ˈkɛflɛks/
  • Specialized
: Keflex
  • He was on Keflex for his ear infection and felt much better within a few days.

Examples

  • My doctor prescribed Keflex to treat my sinus infection.

  • Some patients may experience mild side effects while taking Keflex.

  • The pharmacist explained that Keflex should be taken with a full glass of water.

  • My doctor prescribed Keflex for my ear infection.

  • Have you ever taken Keflex before?

  • The doctor prescribed Keflex to treat the patient's bacterial skin infection.

  • After the surgery, she was advised to take Keflex for a week to prevent infection.

Synonyms

cephalexin
vsKeflex
  • Specialized
1 5.6

A medicine that treats many infections caused by germs, like skin, ear, and bladder infections

is the trademarked brand name for the same drug used in those infections

Surface Forms

Keflex singular
Keflexes plural

Etymology

The word Keflex is a brand name made from the longer medicine name cephalexin, so it acts like a short, easy 'nickname' for that antibiotic. Because it comes from cephalexin, a medicine that 'fights' bacteria, remembering Keflex helps you know it is used to treat common infections.