Keflex

Keflex is a brand name of cephalexin, approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s):

KEFLEX (cephalexin - capsule; oral)

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  Manufacturer: SHIONOGI INC
  
  Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982
  
  Strength(s): EQ 250MG BASE ^[AB], EQ 500MG BASE ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: SHIONOGI INC
  
  Approval date: May 12, 2006
  
  Strength(s): EQ 750MG BASE ^[RLD]

Has a generic version of Keflex been approved?

Yes. The following products are equivalent to Keflex:

cephalexin capsule; oral

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  Manufacturer: ALKEM
  
  Approval date: December 20, 2010
  
  Strength(s): EQ 250MG BASE ^[AB], EQ 500MG BASE ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: AUROBINDO PHARMA LTD
  
  Approval date: November 16, 2005
  
  Strength(s): EQ 250MG BASE ^[AB], EQ 500MG BASE ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: BELCHER PHARMS
  
  Approval date: July 15, 1988
  
  Strength(s): EQ 250MG BASE ^[AB], EQ 500MG BASE ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: FACTA FARMA
  
  Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982
  
  Strength(s): EQ 250MG BASE ^[AB], EQ 500MG BASE ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: HIKMA
  
  Approval date: January 24, 2006
  
  Strength(s): EQ 250MG BASE ^[AB], EQ 500MG BASE ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: LUPIN
  
  Approval date: November 25, 2005
  
  Strength(s): EQ 250MG BASE ^[AB], EQ 500MG BASE ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: ORCHID HLTHCARE
  
  Approval date: June 28, 2005
  
  Strength(s): EQ 250MG BASE ^[AB], EQ 500MG BASE ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: RANBAXY
  
  Approval date: September 16, 1999
  
  Strength(s): EQ 250MG BASE ^[AB], EQ 500MG BASE ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: STEVENS J
  
  Approval date: March 17, 1988
  
  Strength(s): EQ 250MG BASE ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: SUN PHARM INDS (IN)
  
  Approval date: June 11, 1987
  
  Strength(s): EQ 250MG BASE ^[AB], EQ 500MG BASE ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: TEVA
  
  Approval date: February 13, 1987
  
  Strength(s): EQ 250MG BASE ^[AB], EQ 500MG BASE ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: YUNG SHIN PHARM
  
  Approval date: February 24, 2005
  
  Strength(s): EQ 250MG BASE ^[AB], EQ 500MG BASE ^[AB]

Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Keflex. These medications may be counterfeit and potentially unsafe. If you purchase medications online, be sure you are buying from a reputable and valid online pharmacy. Ask your health care provider for advice if you are unsure about the online purchase of any medication.

See also: About generic drugs.

Related Patents

There are no current U.S. patents associated with Keflex.

See also...

• Keflex Consumer Information (Drugs.com)
• Keflex Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Keflex Suspension Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Keflex Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Keflex Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Keflex AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)
• Cephalexin Consumer Information (Drugs.com)
• Cephalexin Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Cephalexin Capsules Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Cephalexin Suspension Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Cephalexin Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Novo-Lexin Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Panixine DisperDose Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Cephalexin Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Cephalexin AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)