Cephalexin 250 mg

Indication

Treatment of bacterial infections caused by susceptible micro-organisms: ear, nose and throat infections, respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections and skin infections.

Ingredients

• Cefalexin 250 mg

Direction

Pour the contents of one sachet into a half-glass of water, stir and drink immediately. Children: 25 to 50 mg/kg/day divided into 2 to 4 doses. Adults: 2 g per day divided into 2 to 4 doses. Preferably take on an empty stomach. Prescription only; follow the prescribed doses.

Side effects

• Diarrhoea
• nausea
• vomiting or abdominal discomfort.
• Allergic reactions such as skin rash
• itching or urticaria.
• Rarely
• severe hypersensitivity reactions.
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.

Precautions

• Tell your doctor if you are allergic to cephalosporins or penicillins (risk of cross
• allergy).
• Use with caution in patients with kidney impairment.
• Complete the full prescribed course even if symptoms improve.
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.