Can I take Cefdinir if I'm allergic to Keflex?
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Approximately 10% of the US population reports a penicillin allergy, a factor that can complicate the use of related antibiotics like Keflex (cephalexin) and cefdinir. The safety of taking cefdinir if you're allergic to Keflex depends on the nature and severity of your allergic reaction, as both belong to the same class of antibiotics, known as cephalosporins.
