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Cephalexin contraindications
Introduction
Contraindications
| Cephalexin |
|---|
| CEPHALEXIN®,KEFLEX® FDA Package Insert |
| Description |
| Clinical Pharmacology |
| Microbiology |
| Indications and Usage |
| Contraindications |
| Warnings and Precautions |
| Adverse Reactions |
| Overdosage |
| Dosage and Administration |
| How Supplied |
| Labels and Packages |
Cephalexin is contraindicated in patients with known allergy to the cephalosporin group of antibiotics.
References
http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2006/050405s097lbl.pdf
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