Oral dosing for children and infants with strep throat or skin infections is 25 to 100 milligrams per kilogram of patient weight daily, divided into two to four doses, depending on the severity of illness. For mild to moderate infections, use 25 to 50 milligrams per kilogram and for severe...
At least one study, however, found cephalexin ineffective for dental prophylaxis. Has been effective in treatment of both acute and chronic sinus infections (sinusitis). Cephalexin has been effective for treatment of infections associated with diverticulitis and for prevention of UTI following ...