Cephalexin 500 mg

Indication

Treatment of bacterial infections including respiratory infections (ENT, bronchopulmonary), urinary tract infections, gynaecological and obstetric infections, skin and joint infections, and gonorrhoea/syphilis when penicillin is not suitable.

Ingredients

• Cephalexin (INN) base 500 mg

Direction

Adults and children over 12 years: 500 mg, 3 times per day. Children 5-12 years: 250 mg, 3 times per day, or as directed by a physician. Take by mouth.

Side effects

• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use
• stop if irritation or allergy occurs.

Precautions

• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use
• stop if irritation or allergy occurs.
• Complete the full course as prescribed even if symptoms improve
• not for patients with known penicillin/cephalosporin hypersensitivity.