Axcel Cephalexin Dosage & Drug Information

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Core Prescribing Info

Contents

Cephalexin

Indications/Uses

Resp tract, skin & soft tissue, bone & joint, genito-urinary (including acute prostatitis) & dental infections. Otitis media.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 1-4 g daily in divided doses. Most infections 500 mg every 8 hr. Skin & soft tissue infection, streptococcal pharyngitis & mild, uncomplicated UTI 250 mg every 6 hr or 500 mg every 12 hr. Childn 25-50 mg/kg daily in divided doses. Most infections Childn 5-12 yr 250 mg tds. Skin & soft tissue infection, streptococcal pharyngitis & mild, uncomplicated UTI Total daily dose may be divided & administered every 12 hr. Severe infections Dosage may be doubled. Max daily dose: 4 g daily. β-haemolytic streptococcal infection Administer for at least 10 days.

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to cephalexin or cephalosporins.

MIMS Class

Cephalosporins

ATC Classification

J01DB01 - cefalexin ; Belongs to the class of first-generation cephalosporins. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.

Regulatory Classification

POM

Presentation/Packing

Form

Axcel Cephalexin cap 250 mg

Packing/Price

1's

Form

Axcel Cephalexin cap 500 mg

Packing/Price

1's

Axcel Cephalexin

cefalexin

Manufacturer:

Kotra Pharma