Keflex: Side Effects & Dosing

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Warnings Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Caution For Usage Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Thai FDA Category Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Cephalexin monohydrate

Indications/Uses

Infections due to susceptible microorganisms: Sinusitis, resp tract infection, otitis media, skin & skin structure infections, bone, GUT & dental infections.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

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

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Overdosage

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Administration

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

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins.

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Warnings

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Special Precautions

Hypersensitivity to penicillins. Allergic reactions. Superinfection. Marked renal impairment.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Pseudomembranous colitis, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, dyspepsia, abdominal pain, allergic reaction, anaphylaxis.

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Caution For Usage

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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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

Presentation/Packing

Form

Keflex cap 250 mg

Packing/Price

100's

Form

Keflex cap 500 mg

Packing/Price

1 × 100's

Form

Keflex oral susp 125 mg/5 mL

Packing/Price

60 mL x 1's

Keflex

cefalexin

Manufacturer:

DKSH

Distributor:

DKSH