Cephalexin 500mg for patients

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Cephalexin, found under the brand name Keflex belongs to a class of antibiotics called cephalosporins. They are similar to penicillin in action and side effects. They stop or delay the growth of bacterial cells by preventing bacteria from forming the surrounding cell wall. Cephalexin-sensitive bacteria include Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, E. Cephalexin was authorized by the FDA in January 1971.

It can be found as tablets of 250 g, 500 mg and 1 g, capsules of 250, 333, 500 and 750 mg, as well as powder for suspensionof 125 and 250 mg/5 ml.

Storage: Tablets and capsules should be deposited at room temperature, 15-30°C (59-86°F). Suspensions should be kept in the refrigerator and discarded after 14 days.

Prescribed for: Cephalexin 500 mg is used as treatment for infections caused by bacteria that are susceptible to the effects of cephalexin Common infections that are treated with cephalexin 500 mg include infections of the middle ear, tonsils, throat, larynx (laryngitis), bronchi (bronchitis) and pneumonia. It can be employed as treatment for the urinary tract, skin, and bone infections.

Adults are usually treated with 1 to 4 grams of cephalexin per day in divided doses, while children are treated with 25-100 mg/kg/day in divided doses. Cephalexin 500 mg is most commonly administered to adults every 6 hours.

Drug interactions: Serious interactions of cephalexin with other drugs are uncommon.

Cephalexin has not been studied enough in pregnant women, this is why it it is not safe to use during pregnancy.

Nursing mothers: Most cephalosporins are excreted in breast milk.

Another side effect of cephalexin and of almost all antibiotics may be pseudomembranous colitis, a mild to severe inflammation of the colon.

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