Generic Name
Cephalexin (cefalexin)Packs Price
- Cap 250 mg(023784): 2x6: 61.76: 72.66
- Cap 500 mg(023785): 2x6: 119.16: 140.19
- Drop 100 mg(023783): 10 ml: 48.38: 56.92
- Susp 125 mg(023781): 60 ml: 43.35: 51.00
- Susp DS 250 mg(023782):
Ag-Cin
Therapeutic Group
Other Beta-Lactam, Cephalosporins & PenemsIndication Dosage
Susceptible Infections Due To Sensitive Gram-positive And Gram-negative Bacteria:
Oral:
- Adult: 250 Mg Every 6 Hours, Alternatively 500 Mg Every8-12 Hours; Increased To 1-1.5 G Every 6-8 Hours For Severe Infections
- Children 1 Month-4 Years: 12.5 Mg/kg Twice Daily, Alternatively125 Mg Twice Daily
- 5-11 Years: 12.5 Mg/kg Twice Daily, Alternatively 250 Mg 3 Times A Day
- 12-17 Years: 500 Mg 2-3 Times A Day, Double The Dose In Severe Infections
Urinary Tract Infection:
Oral:
- Adults: 250 Mg Every 6 Hr.
Prophylaxis Of Recurrent Urinary-tract Infection:
Oral:
- Adult: 125 Mg Once Daily, Dose To Be Taken At Night
- Children: 12.5 Mg/kg Once Daily (max. Per Dose 125 Mg), Dose To Be Taken At Night
Upper & Lower Respiratory Infection:
Oral:
- Adults: 250 Mg Every 6 Hr; Max: 4 Gm/day.
- Children: 25-50 Mg/kg/day In Divided Doses.
Streptococcal Pharyngitis:
Oral:
- Adults: 500 Mg Every 12 Hr; Max: 4gm/day.
- Children Above 1 Yr: 25-50 Mg/kg/day Given Every 12 Hr
Otitis Media:
Oral:
- Children: 75-100 Mg/kg/day Given Every 6 Hr.
Skin Infection:
Oral:
- Adults: 500 Mg Every 12 Hr; Max: 4 Gm/day.
- Children: 25-50 Mg/kg/day Given Every 12 Hr.
Uncomplicated Cystitis:
Oral:
- Adults: 500 Mg Every 12 Hr For 7-14 Days; Max: 4 Gm/day.
- Children: 25-50 Mg/kg/day In Divided Doses.
Bone Infection:
Oral:
- Adults: 250 Mg Every 6 Hr; Max: 4 Gm/day.
- Children: 25-50 Mg/kg/day In Divided Doses.
Content
- Cap /Tab 250mg /500mg /1gm: Cephalexin 250mg /500mg /1gm (as Monohydrate).
- Drop Per ml: Cephalexin 100mg (as Monohydrate); Powder For Reconstitution
- Susp 125mg /250mg /375mg: Per 5 ml: Cephalexin 125mg /250mg.
Pregnancy
Caution Advised
Stability
- Cephalosporin Antibiotics
Contra Indications
- None Known
Precautions
- None Known
Lactation
- Caution Advised
Side Effects
- Abdominal Discomfort
- Agranulocytosis
- Allergic Reactions
- Anaphylaxis
- Aplastic Anaemia
- Blood Disorders
- Confusion
- Disturbances In Liver Enzymes
- Dizziness
- Eosinophilia
- Haemolytic Anaemia
- Hallucinations
- Headache
- Hypertonia
- Leucopenia
- Nervousness
- Pruritus
- Rashes
- Fever And Arthralgia
- Sleep Disturbances
- Urticaria
- Gi Disturbances
- Rare: Stevens-johnson Syndrome
- Thrombocytopenia
- Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
- Transient Cholestatic Jaundice
- Transient Hepatitis
Available Brands
Author
Shahid Arif