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Is Keflex An Antibiotic?

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Question : My husband was given Keflex for a venomous bug bite Is that an antibiotic?
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Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
yes

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

keflex is an antibiotic. It contains cephalexin which is a cephalosporin. It's a good option for skin infections involving susceptible strains of staphylococcus and streptococcus.

Kind Regards!
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Is Keflex An Antibiotic?

Brief Answer: yes Detailed Answer: Hello, keflex is an antibiotic. It contains cephalexin which is a cephalosporin. It's a good option for skin infections involving susceptible strains of staphylococcus and streptococcus. Kind Regards!