Cephanmycin Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Cephalexin

Indications/Uses

Resp tract infections, otitis media, skin & skin structure, bone & GUT infections.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult Usual dose: 250 mg 6 hrly. Streptococcal pharyngitis, skin & skin structure infections, uncomplicated cystitis 500 mg 12 hrly. Cystitis Duration: 7-14 days.

Administration

May be taken with or without food: May be taken w/ meals to reduce GI discomfort.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins.

Special Precautions

Hypersensitivity to penicillin. History of GI disease eg, colitis. Long-term use. Renal impairment. Pregnancy & lactation. Elderly.

Adverse Reactions

Nausea & vomiting, diarrhea, dyspepsia, gastritis, abdominal pain. Hypersensitivity reactions. Genital & anal pruritus, genital moniliasis, vaginitis & vag discharge, dizziness, fatigue, headache. Eosinophilia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, slight ALT & AST elevations.

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Drug Interactions

Metformin, probenecid.

MIMS Class

Cephalosporins

ATC Classification

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

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Cephanmycin cap 500 mg

Packing/Price

100 × 10's

Cephanmycin

cefalexin

Manufacturer:

Y.S.P. Industries

Distributor:

Y.S.P. Industries