Pharmaniaga Cephalexin Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Cephalexin

Indications/Uses

Resp, UT, skin, otitis media & other infections due to sensitive organisms.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 1-2 g daily in divided doses at 6, 8 or 12 hrly intervals. Infant & childn 25-100 mg/kg daily in divided doses. Max: 4 g daily.

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Overdosage

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Administration

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

Contraindications

Allergy to cephalosporins.

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Special Precautions

Allergy to penicillins. Severe renal impairment.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea & abdominal discomfort. Allergic reactions.

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Drug Interactions

Decreased efficacy of oestrogen-containing OCs, aminoglycosides, diuretics.

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Storage

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Action

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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

Pharmaniaga Cephalexin cap 250 mg

Packing/Price

50 × 10's

Form

Pharmaniaga Cephalexin cap 500 mg

Packing/Price

50 × 10's

Form

Pharmaniaga Cephalexin oral susp 125 mg/5 mL

Packing/Price

60 mL x 1's

Form

Pharmaniaga Cephalexin oral susp 250 mg/5 mL

Packing/Price

60 mL x 1's

Pharmaniaga Cephalexin

cefalexin

Manufacturer:

Pharmaniaga Manufacturing Berhad

Distributor:

Pharmaniaga Logistics