CREACIL 500 mg

Indication

CREACIL contains cefalexin (cephalexin), a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic. It is indicated for bacterial infections of the respiratory tract, urinary tract, skin and soft tissue, and ear infections (otitis media).

Ingredients

• Cefalexin 500 mg

Direction

Adults: 250–500 mg every 6 hours, or 500 mg–1 g twice daily for 7–14 days. Children: 25–50 mg/kg/day in divided doses. Take with or without food.

Side effects

• Nausea and gastrointestinal discomfort.
• Diarrhoea.
• Skin rash.
• Allergic reactions.
• Elevated liver enzymes (rare).

Precautions

• Use with caution in patients with penicillin allergy (cross
• reactivity possible).
• Dose adjustment required in renal impairment.
• Risk of antibiotic
• associated diarrhoea.
• Complete the full prescribed course.