Farmalex: Side Effects & Dosing

Concise Prescribing Info Local Product Insert

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Cephalexin monohydrate

Indications/Uses

Infection of soft tissue, skin, bone & joint, GUT, resp tract.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 1-4 g daily in divided doses. Childn 25-50 mg/kg daily in 4 divided doses.

Administration

May be taken with or without food: May be taken w/ meals to reduce GI discomfort.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins.

Special Precautions

Penicillin sensitivity, renal impairment.

Adverse Reactions

GI disturbances, allergic reactions. Rarely, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, eosinophilia, erythema multiforme, pseudomembranous colitis, anaphylaxis.

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Drug Interactions

Bacteriostatic antibiotics may reduce cephalosporin effectiveness. Plasma level & toxicity increased by probenecid.

MIMS Class

Cephalosporins

ATC Classification

J01DB01 - cefalexin ; Belongs to the class of first-generation cephalosporins. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.

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Presentation/Packing

Form

Farmalex cap 250 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's

Form

Farmalex cap 500 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's

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