Cephadex 500 Mg

Description Of CEPHADEX 500 MG

Cephadex 500 MG tablet is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It is used to treat infections of the skin, ear, bone and urinary tract. Use with meditation if you have a known disease. Do not take this medicine if you have a known allergy to penicillins and cephalosporins group of antibiotics.

CEPHADEX 500 MG Chemical Name

Cefalexin (500mg)

CEPHADEX 500 MG Manufacturer

Cipla Ltd

Uses of CEPHADEX 500 MG

• Ear Infection (Otitis Media)
• Pharyngitis
• Cystitis
• Pyelonephritis
• Osteomyelitis

What is CEPHADEX 500 MG?

Cephadex Capsule is used to treat respiratory tract infections, inflammatory diseases of the middle ear (otitis media), skin and soft tissue infections, bone infections, infection of reproductive organs and the urinary system (genitourinary tract infections), worsening of long-term inflammation of the bronchi, and community-acquired pneumonia. This medicine works by killing the bacteria by blocking the bacterial cell-wall formation.

How CEPHADEX 500 MG working

Cephadex 500 Capsule is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is require for them to survive.

CEPHADEX 500 MG Dosage

Missed Dose

The missed dose should be taken as soon as you memorize it. However, if it is time for the next dose, the missed dose should be skipped, and the regular dosing schedule should be continued. A twice dose should not be taken to make up for a missed dose.

Overdose

What to do if you overdose on Cephadex?

In the case of an overdose, furnish general supportive measures.

Adverse effectss

• diarrhea
• indigestion
• nausea
• stomach pain
• vomiting

Precautions And Warnings

• colitis
• liver disease
• penicillin allergy
• severe kidney disorder
• stomach and intestinal disease

Cross-allergic reaction among beta-lactam antibacterial agents may arise in 10% of patients with a previous history of penicillin allergy. Patients with kidney disorder need a dosage adjustment.

Before you use Cephadex, tell your doctor if you are allergic to it or its ingredients. Your health care physician may prescribe an alternative medicine and update your medical records to record this information. Discuss with your doctor if you are allergic to cephalosporins, or penicillins.

Storage

Follow storage education on the product package if available. Store Cephadex Capsule at 15-30ºC (59-86ºF), away from moisture, and away from light. Store this medicine away from children and pets.