Ibilex: Side Effects & Dosing

Indications/Uses

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

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 2-3 g daily in divided doses bid to qid. May be increased up to 1-1.5 g tid to qid for severe infection. Childn 25-50 mg/kg daily.

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, eosinophilia, angioedema, anaphylaxis, neutropenia, superinfection.

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Drug Interactions

Plasma level & toxicity increased by probenecid. Efficacy inhibited by bacteriostatic antibiotics.

MIMS Class

Cephalosporins

ATC Classification

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

Thai FDA Category

D

Presentation/Packing

Form

Ibilex cap 250 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's

Form

Ibilex cap 500 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's

Form

Ibilex syr 125 mg/5 mL

Packing/Price

60 mL x 1's

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