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Can Keflex And Amox Be Taken Together?

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Posted on Tue, 27 Jan 2015
Question: Ok to mix keflex 500 with amox 875-125 mg. I have two partial prescriptions which will take me 10 days. Not old
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Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (52 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Not OK

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
There is absolutely no reason to do that. Amoxicillin/clavulanate should suffice and surpasses the antimicrobial spectrum of cephalexin (Keflex). Taking both would only increase the risk for side-effects without gaining in effectiveness.
Please also note that many otitis cases do not require antibiotic treatment. Antibiotics are usually prescribed when the symptoms are intense or a moderate to high fever appears.
I hope I've helped!
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Can Keflex And Amox Be Taken Together?

Brief Answer: Not OK Detailed Answer: Hello, There is absolutely no reason to do that. Amoxicillin/clavulanate should suffice and surpasses the antimicrobial spectrum of cephalexin (Keflex). Taking both would only increase the risk for side-effects without gaining in effectiveness. Please also note that many otitis cases do not require antibiotic treatment. Antibiotics are usually prescribed when the symptoms are intense or a moderate to high fever appears. I hope I've helped! If you'd like further information, please contact me again. Kind Regards!