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Does keflex contain penicillin?

April 26, 2017contain keflex PENICILLIN

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Does keflex contain penicillin?

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No, Keflex does not contain penicillin. It belongs to a class of antibiotics called cephalosporins. You should be aware that about 10% of patients who are penicillin allergic will also be allergic to cephalosporins as well. With oral medications it is usually only a minor reaction.