CEPHALEX-MS 500 500mg

Indication

CEPHALEX-MS 500 (Cefalexin 500 mg) is a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections including respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, and otitis media caused by susceptible organisms.

Ingredients

• Cefalexin 500 mg

Direction

Adults: 250–500 mg every 6 hours, or 500 mg every 12 hours for mild to moderate infections. Severe infections: up to 1–1.5 g every 6 hours. Children: 25–50 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 6–8 hours. Take with or without food.

Side effects

• Diarrhoea
• nausea
• vomiting
• abdominal discomfort.
• Rash
• urticaria.
• Headache
• dizziness.
• Pseudomembranous colitis (rare — if severe diarrhoea occurs
• discontinue and seek medical advice).
• Hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylaxis (rare).

Precautions

• Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to cefalexin or other cephalosporins.
• Use with caution in patients with known penicillin allergy (cross
• reactivity possible).
• Use with caution in patients with renal impairment
• dose adjustment required.
• Complete the full course of treatment even if symptoms improve.
• May interact with probenecid and anticoagulants.
• Keep out of reach of children.