CEPHALEXIN DESCRIPTION
Cephalexin 750mg Capsule is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the lungs, ears, throat, urinary tract, skin, soft tissues, bones, and joints. It kills bacteria, which helps to improve your symptoms and cure the infection.
Cephalexin 750mg Capsule may be taken with or without food. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for, but you should always complete a full course of this antibiotic as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking it until you have finished, even when you feel better. If you stop taking it early, some bacteria may survive and the infection may come back. It will not work for viral infections such as flu or the common cold. Using any antibiotic when you do not need it can make it less effective for future infections.
The most common side effects of this medicine include rash, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, indigestion, and diarrhea. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days.
Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics or have any kidney or liver problems. You should also let your doctor know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it.
Brand names for cefalexin include Keflex, Acfex, Cephalex, Ceporex, L-Xahl, Medoxine, Ospexin, Torlasporin, Bio-Cef, Panixine DisperDose, and Novo-Lexin
USES OF CEPHALEXIN CAPSULE
- Treatment of Bacterial infections
BENEFITS OF CEPHALEXIN CAPSULE
In Treatment of Bacterial infections
Cephalexin 750mg Capsule is an antibiotic medicine that works by killing the infection-causing bacteria in your body. It is effective for bacterial infections of the throat, ears, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissues. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
SIDE EFFECTS OF CEPHALEXIN CAPSULE
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Phexin
- Rash
- Stomach pain
- Nausea
- Indigestion
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
HOW TO USE CEPHALEXIN CAPSULE
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Cephalexin 750mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
HOW CEPHALEXIN CAPSULE WORKS
Cefalexin 750mg Capsule is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.
STORAGE & DISPOSAL OF CEPHALEXIN CAPSULE
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Store Phexin Capsule below 25°C in a clean and dry place, protected from moisture, sunlight and heat.
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Keep this medicine away from children and pets.
DOSAGE OF CEPHALEXIN CAPSULE
Overdose
Symptoms of an overdose may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea or blood in the urine. If you experience any of the symptoms or think you have taken an excessive dose of Phexin Capsule, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.
Missed a Dose
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You should never miss your dose of antibiotics, as it may lead to treatment failure.
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If you have missed taking any dose of Phexin Capsule, take it as soon as you remember.
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If it’s time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule.
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Do not take a double dose of this medicine to compensate for the missed one.