Keftab
Cephalexin tablets in five strengths from 125mg to 750mg, used for bacterial infection. It disrupts the cross-linking of the bacterial cell wall.
- 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.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Keftab on your behalf.
- 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
- 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
Cephalexin tablets in five strengths from 125mg to 750mg, used for bacterial infection. It disrupts the cross-linking of the bacterial cell wall.
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: Suitability during pregnancy depends on the specific medicine and individual circumstances. Confirm with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use. Breastfeeding: Small amounts pass into breast milk; continue with caution.
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.
Buying Keftab online
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.
Is the Keftab on SGMeds a generic?
Yes. SGMeds ships a generic with the same active ingredient (cephalexin) at the strength you choose, not the original Keftab made by Eli Lilly. We use the brand name so you can find the medicine, and the generic's manufacturer varies with stock.
What is Keftab for?
Keftab is used for bacterial infections.
How is Keftab priced?
Keftab comes in 125, 250, 375, 500 and 750mg strengths, in packs of 30 to 270 tablets. Each option's price is shown on this page in Singapore dollars, converted from US dollars, so the exchange rate can change the final amount. Larger packs work out cheaper per tablet.
Payment and prices →What are the side effects of Keftab?
The most common side effects of cephalexin are diarrhoea and nausea. Less common ones are rash and genital itching. Serious side effects include severe allergic reaction. Get medical help straight away if this happens.
What does Keftab interact with?
Cephalexin can interact with a gout medicine (probenecid). Before you start Keftab, tell your doctor or pharmacist about any medicines, supplements or herbal remedies you take.
Which other products on SGMeds contain cephalexin?
SGMeds also lists Keflex with the same active ingredient.
Can I order Keftab without a prescription?
Yes. SGMeds does not ask for a prescription to order Keftab: we place the order with our pharmacy partner, which prepares it and arranges delivery on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Where can I buy Keftab in Singapore?
You can order Keftab here on SGMeds: choose the strength and pack, then check out. We deliver to Singapore and Malaysia. Express shipping is tracked and takes up to 1 week, and Regular shipping takes up to 3 weeks.
How ordering works →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.