Keflex Capsules 250mg 12s

What it is used for: Bacterial Infection.

Indications as listed by the manufacturer: It is indicated for treatment of respiratory tract infections (RTIs), urinary tract infections (UTIs), skin and soft tissue infections, otitis media and other infections due to sensitive organisms.

How it works: Cephalexin is an oral broad-spectrum antibiotic. In adequate concentrations it is bactericidal for sensitive proliferating microorganisms by inhibiting the biosynthesis of the cell wall.

Active ingredient: Cephalexin.

Reported side effects: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal discomfort , Dyspepsia , Transient hepatitis and cholestatic jaundice , rash, urticaria, angioedema and rarely erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis (exanthematic necrolysis) , genital and anal pruritus, genital candidiasis, vaginitis and vaginal discharge, dizziness, fatigue, headache, agitation, confusion, hallucinations, arthralgia, arthritis and joint disorders, Eosinophilia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, haemolytic anaemia and slight elevations in AST and ALT.

Known drug interactions: Bacteriostatic antibiotics , Uricosuric drugs (e.g. probenecid) , Metformin , ethacrynic acid, furosemide , aminoglycosides, polymyxin, colistin , Oral anticoagulants , Typhoid vaccine , Oral contraceptives , Cytotoxic drugs .

Adults: The dosage is 1- 4 g daily in divided doses. Most infections will respond to 500 mg every 8 hours. For skin and soft tissue infections, streptococcal pharyngitis and mild uncomplicated UTIs, the usual dosage is 250 mg every 6 hours or 500 mg every 12 hours. For more severe infections or those caused by less susceptible organisms, larger doses may be needed. Children: The usual recommended daily dosage for children is 25-50mg/kg in divided doses. For skin and soft tissue infections, streptococcal pharyngitis and mild, uncomplicated urinary tract infections, the total daily dose may be divided and administered every 12 hours. For most infections the following schedule is suggested: children under 5 years - 125 mg every 8 hours ; children 5 years and over - 250 mg every 8 hours In severe infections the dosage may be doubled. In the therapy of otitis media, clinical studies have shown that a dosage of 75- 100mg/kg/day in 4 divided doses is required. In the treatment of betahaemolytic streptococcal infections, a therapeutic dose should be administered for at least 10 days. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for dose adjustments.

Active ingredient: Cephalexin. Labelled strength: 250mg.

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.

Manufactured by Keflex Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd.. Country of origin: Pakistan.