Comparing Cefaclor vs Keflex
Cefaclor | Keflex |
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Cefaclor | Keflex (cephalexin) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Bladder Infection, Bronchitis, Kidney Infections, Middle Ear Infections, Pneumonia, Sinusitis, Skin and Structure Infection, Skin or Soft Tissue Infection, Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis... View more |
Prescription only
Keflex is a cephalosporin-type antibiotic that may be used in the treatment of gram-positive cocci infections. However, it should be used with caution in people with a penicillin allergy. Prescribed... View more |
Related suggestions Bladder Infection
Skin or Soft Tissue Infection
Middle Ear Infections (Otitis Media)
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
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More about Cefaclor | More about Keflex (cephalexin) | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Cefaclor has an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from a total of 2 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Keflex has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 89 ratings on Drugs.com. 67% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 19% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: cefaclor side effects in more detail. |
See also: Keflex side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic approved | ||||||||
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
1.1 hours |
1 hour |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 33 drugs are known to interact with cefaclor:
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A total of 37 drugs are known to interact with Keflex:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||
April 04, 1979 |
January 04, 1971 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information | |||||||||
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Related Treatment Guide | |||||||||
** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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