Keftab
Cephalexin tablets for bacterial infections such as pharyngitis. It belongs to the cephalosporin class and disrupts bacterial cell walls.
- Category
- Antibiotics
- Active ingredient
- Cephalexin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 125mg · 250mg · 375mg · 500mg · 750mg
This listing uses Keftab as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Keftab vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Keftab details
- Conditions
- Bacterial Infections · Pharyngitis · Urinary Tract Infections · Skin Infections
- Alternative names
- cephalexin
- Therapeutic class
- First-Generation Cephalosporin
- Pharmacological class
- Beta-Lactam Antibiotic
- Contraindications
- severe hypersensitivity to cephalosporins; history of penicillin anaphylaxis
- Minor side effects
- diarrhoea; nausea; vomiting
- Moderate side effects
- abdominal dyspepsia; vaginal thrush; headache
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Eli Lilly
- Onset Time
- 1 hour
- Duration
- 6–8 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Probenecid; Metformin
- Age restrictions
- Approved for infants, children, and adults.
Serious side effects
pseudomembranous colitis, requires immediate medical attention; anaphylaxis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Cephalexin tablets for bacterial infections such as pharyngitis. It belongs to the cephalosporin class and disrupts bacterial cell walls.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits cell wall peptidoglycan synthesis in growing bacteria, leading to cellular lysis and microbial death.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Suitability during pregnancy depends on the specific medicine and individual circumstances. Confirm with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
What you will receive
Keftab is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Cephalexin, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.