Keftab
Developed to mitigate susceptible bacterial infections to support cell structure recovery and target microflora replication.
- Category
- Antibiotics
- Active ingredient
- Cephalexin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 125mg · 250mg · 375mg · 500mg · 750mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Keftab, depending on stock.
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
developed to mitigate susceptible bacterial infections to support cell structure recovery and target microflora replication.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits cell wall peptidoglycan synthesis in growing bacteria, leading to cellular lysis and microbial death.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category B: Safety established. Deemed highly safe. Breastfeeding: Clinically compatible.
What you will receive
Keftab is the originator brand name, made by Eli Lilly. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Eli Lilly.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Cephalexin is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.