Sialexin Dosage/Direction for Use

Dosage recommendation: SIALEXIN CAPSULE: Adult dosage: The usual adult dosage of Cephalexin ranges from 1-4 g daily given in divided dose. Dosage usually is 250 mg every 6 hours or 500 mg every 12 hours. For severe infections higher dosage (up to 4 g daily) may be needed.
Children dosage: The usual dosage of Cephalexin for children is 25-50 mg/kg daily in divided doses 3-4 times a day or as doctor directed.
Dose in elderly: In the elderly with impaired renal function, dose adjustment according to renal function may be needed.
Dose in patients with renal impairment: In renal impairment patients, dose adjustment with creatinine clearance is necessary. Patients should be closely monitored. (See table.)

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SIALEXIN SUSPENSION (Powder before reconstituted): Disperse the powder and add water to the labeled mark. Shake until completely wet and uniformly distributed with no mass, and then adjust volume with water to the mark; finally, SIALEXIN SUSPENSION 125 mg in 5 mL will be obtained as directed in the label.
Shake well before use.
Dosages adjust followed severity of infection or followed to doctor recommended but highest dose not more than 4 g/day.
Children: Starts with Cephalexin 25-100 mg/kg daily or Children weight 10 kg take 2.5-10 mL 4 times a day; Children weight 20 kg take 5-20 mL 4 times a day; Children weight 30 kg take 7.5-30 mL 4 times a day.
Stability: SIALEXIN SUSPENSION: Before reconstituted store below 30°C.
After reconstituted store at refrigerator (2-8°C) and used within 7 days.