Neorex250mg
Rx- Generic:
- Cephalexin
- Company:
- Eskayef
- Dosage form:
- Capsule
- Pack size:
- Capsule
৳ 6.60/unit
Pack: ৳ 6.60
At a glance
Cephalexin — brands, prices, indication, dosage and side effects available in Bangladesh.
Description
Cephalexin is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the lungs, ears, throat, urinary tract, skin, soft tissues, bones, and joints. It kills bacteria, which helps to improve your symptoms and cure the infection. Cephalexin may be taken with or without food. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for, but you should always complete a full course of this antibiotic as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking it until you have finished, even when you feel better. If you stop taking it early, some bacteria may survive and the infection may come back. It will not work for viral infections such as flu or the common cold. Using any antibiotic when you do not need it can make it less effective for future infections. The most common side effects of this medicine include rash, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, indigestion, and diarrhea. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days. Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics or have any kidney or liver problems. You should also let your doctor know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it.
Indications
• Bacterial infections
Mechanism of action
Cephalexin is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.
Dosage
Adult Dose: Oral Bone and joint infections; Respiratory tract infections, Genitourinary Tract Infections, Otitis Media Adults 1 to 4 g/day in divided doses. Usual dose is 250 mg every 6 hours. Streptococcal pharyngitis, skin and skin structure infections, uncomplicated cystitis, cellulitis and mastitis >15 years 500 mg every 12 hours. Child Dose: Children 25 to 50 mg/kg/day q12h For streptococcal pharyngitis in patients >1year old and for skin and skin structure infections, divide total daily dose and give every 12 hours. In sever infections, 75–100 mg/kg/day for bone and joint, otitis media or severe infections q6–8h Beta-hemolytic streptococcal infections: Continue treatment for at least 10 days. Renal Dose: Renal impairment: CrCl (ml/min) 40-50 Max: 3 g daily. 10-40 Max: 1.5 g daily. <10 Max: 750 mg daily.
Administration
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Cephalexin may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Missed dose
If you miss a dose of Cephalexin, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Side effects
Common: • Rash • Allergic reaction • Stomach pain • Nausea • Indigestion • Diarrhea
Precautions & warnings
[SAFE] Cephalexin does not usually affect your ability to drive. Your doctor has prescribed CEPHALEXIN 250 MG TABLET to cure your infection and improve your symptoms. Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat. Discontinue CEPHALEXIN 250 MG TABLET and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools. Avoid consuming alcohol while taking CEPHALEXIN 250 MG TABLET as it may cause increased side effects.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins.
Drug interactions
Concurrent use w/ metfromin may result to fatal lactic acidosis. May enhance the anticoagulant effect of vit K antagonists (e.g. warfarin). Increased risk of nephrotoxicity w/ potent diuretics (e.g. ethacrynic acid, furosemide) and other potentially nephrotoxic antibiotics (e.g. aminoglycosides, polymyxin, colistin). Prothrombin time may be prolonged when used concomitantly w/ oral anticoagulants. May reduce the effects of OCs. Hypokalaemia may result from concomitant use of cefalexin and cytotoxic drugs for leukaemia. Uricosuric drugs (e.g. probenecid) may suppress renal excretion, resulting to increased plasma levels of cefalexin. May diminish the therapeutic effect of Na picosulfate, BCG and typhoid vaccine. May reduce serum level w/ multivitamins/minerals.
Food interactions
[SAFE] Consuming alcohol with Cephalexin does not cause any harmful side effects.
Use in pregnancy
[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Cephalexin is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Use in lactation
[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Cephalexin is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby. Avoid prolonged use of Cephalexin, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
Renal / hepatic impairment
[CAUTION] Cephalexin should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cephalexin may be needed. Please consult your doctor. [CAUTION] Cephalexin should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cephalexin may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Common questions
I have a history of recurring yeast and bacterial vaginosis infections. Tab metrogyl 500 mg twice a day x 5 days and tab fluconazole 150 mg three doses alternate days Scar on face due to bacterial infections Pic is not clear, plz visit for proper opinion My child is of 5+ yrs age.After consultation with his Padeatric doctors he is using sphoridex 250mg tablets for 3 times a day.But taking it first time today for twice a day.he is having loose and vomiting twice.So,please let me know is it ok to continue for rest 4 days as his course suggested.He was suffering from oral scars and fever with 100 degree.but now no fever is there Hello, sporidex is an antibiotic and usedb for treament of bacterial infection on examination. If the child is having vomits withbtab, you can give syp cephalexin in same doses orally. It is always better to complete full course of antibiotic treatment if started.Also consult with your pediatrician for othwr option if he feels appropriate. does recontrex 375 MG tablet increase periods? Hi PATIENT to 1mgdoctors. Recanter is an antibiotics and will help with infections but will not have any effect on the periods as such. However if the infections is the cause of decreased bleeding during menses, it might improve indirectly. But this medicine does not affect the periods as such. can take meftal 250 mg tablet in fever ? Take Tab Pacimol 500 1 tab SOS Hello, I am taking encorate chrono 500(2). Which tablet shall I take when I feel headache. It would be great if you could give me a natural way to solve the problem. Napra 250 mg dos Prefer tablets for the headache Napra 250 mg so s I am suffering from raeshes from last 1 month. And i have taken many medicines Itmac 200 (itraconazole) in OD Vozet (levocetrizine) in BD And phexin bd 375 also in bd (cephalexin) I need to see your lesion first before providing medication. Please post a good quality image with a high resolution