Cephalexin - Keflex ® - Renal Dosing

Usual Dosing (Adults)
250 – 500mg po q6h. 
[Severe infections]: 1 gm q6h.

Renal Dosing
dialysis [CRCL >30 ]: no changes.

[10-30 ]: 250-500 mg q8-12h. 

[<10 ml/min]: 250-500mg q12-24h.

Hemodialysis
dialysis 250-500mg q12-24h (Dose should be given after dialysis on dialysis days).

Disclaimer
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