Search

Airex

Airex

cefalexin

Manufacturer:

Medhaus

Distributor:

Medhaus
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Cefalexin monohydrate
Indications/Uses
Urinary tract, resp tract, otitis media, skin infections & other infections due to sensitive organisms.
Click to view Airex detailed prescribing information
Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult 1-2 g daily given in divided doses 6-8 or 12 hrly intervals. Severe infections Up to 6 g daily. Childn 25-100 mg/kg daily in divided doses up to max: 4 g daily. Prophylaxis of recurrent UTI 125 mg at night.
Click to view Airex detailed prescribing information
Administration
May be taken with or without food: May be taken w/ meals to reduce GI discomfort.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to cefalexin or other cephalosporins.
Click to view Airex detailed prescribing information
Special Precautions
Allergic patients especially history of penicillin allergy. Severe renal impairment.
Click to view Airex detailed prescribing information
Adverse Reactions
GI discomfort, diarrhea, allergic reactions eg, skin rashes, urticaria, eosinophilia, angioedema, anaphylaxis; rises in liver enzyme value.
Click to view Airex detailed prescribing information
Drug Interactions
Bacteriostatic antibiotics. Probenecid.
Click to view Airex detailed prescribing information
Caution For Usage
For caution against possible variation of physical aspect of medicine... Click to view Airex detailed prescribing information
Storage
View Airex storage conditions for details to ensure optimal shelf-life.
Description
View Airex description for details of the chemical structure and excipients (inactive components).
Action
View Airex mechanism of action for pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics details.
MIMS Class
Cephalosporins
ATC Classification
J01DB01 - cefalexin ; Belongs to the class of first-generation cephalosporins. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Airex cap 250 mg
Packing/Price
100's (P680/pack)
Form
Airex cap 500 mg
Packing/Price
50's (P720/box)
Form
Airex oral drops 100 mg/mL
Packing/Price
10 mL x 1's (P71/bottle)
Form
Airex oral susp 125 mg/5 mL
Packing/Price
60 mL x 1's (P92/bottle)
Form
Airex oral susp 250 mg/5 mL
Packing/Price
60 mL x 1's (P138/bottle)
Register or sign in to continue
Asia's one-stop resource for medical news, clinical reference and education
Already a member? Sign in
Register or sign in to continue
Asia's one-stop resource for medical news, clinical reference and education
Already a member? Sign in