Keftab
Developed to alleviate bacterial infections, this antibiotic is utilized to support the immune system in resolving various respiratory and soft tissue ailments.
- Category
- Antibiotics
- Active ingredient
- Cephalexin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 125 · 250 · 375 · 500 · 750mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
Prescription rules on Keftab vary by country.
Keftab details
- Condition
- Bacterial Infection
- Alternative names
- Keflex
- Therapeutic class
- Cephalosporin Antibiotic
- Pharmacological class
- Cephalosporin
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to cephalosporins
- Precautions and warnings
- finish full course; inform your doctor if rash develops
- Minor side effects
- diarrhoea; nausea
- Moderate side effects
- rash; genital itching
- Serious side effects
- severe allergic reaction, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Originator
- Eli Lilly
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 6–8 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature.
- Drug interactions
- probenecid
- Age restrictions
- Suitable for all age groups under medical supervision.
Patient summary
Developed to alleviate bacterial infections, this antibiotic is utilized to support the immune system in resolving various respiratory and soft tissue ailments.
Mechanism of action
This medicine acts by disrupting the cross-linking of bacterial cell wall structures. This inhibits the bacteria's growth and leads to its eventual death.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Considered safe; standard precautions apply. Breastfeeding: Small amounts pass into breast milk; continue with caution.
What you will receive
Keftab is the originator brand name, made by Eli Lilly. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Eli Lilly and do not ship the original Keftab.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Cephalexin) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Keftab
Keftab contains cephalexin, an antibiotic medication used to treat bacterial infection. The same active ingredient is widely recognised under the brand name Keflex. The treatment is supplied as a tablet with available strengths of 125mg, 250mg, 375mg, 500mg and 750mg.
Keftab availability in Asia
Keftab is registered across 13 markets including the UAE, Singapore and Hong Kong, with availability also in Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines. Generic cephalexin, much of it produced in India, is far more affordable than the original brand. This provides a practical option for expats and those living far from a local medical source. Note that this treatment is best used under a doctor’s care.