Pharmaniaga Cephalexin 500mg Capsule

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Overview

Pharmaniaga Cephalexin 500mg Capsule contains Cephalexin 500mg (as cephalexin monohydrate) and is available as a capsule. It is classified as a prescription medicine and may only be obtained with a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner.

Only product, safety and handling information is published here. Anything beyond that is explained to you directly by your doctor or pharmacist as part of your consultation.

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Directions for Use

Swallow Pharmaniaga Cephalexin 500mg Capsule whole with a full glass of water. It can be taken with or without food, but taking it with food may help reduce stomach upset. Try to take doses at evenly spaced intervals to keep a steady level of medicine in the body throughout the day.

Dosage

The usual adult dose of Pharmaniaga Cephalexin 500mg Capsule is 250mg to 1g every 6 to 12 hours depending on the type and severity of infection, up to a maximum of 4g daily, as determined by the doctor. The full prescribed course should be completed even if symptoms improve before it is finished.

Storage Instructions

Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children.

Side Effects

  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Diarrhoea
  • Stomach pain
  • Skin rash or itching
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Fatigue
  • Vaginal itching or discharge (in women)

Contraindications

  • Known hypersensitivity to cephalexin or other cephalosporin antibiotics
  • Caution in patients with a history of severe penicillin allergy, due to possible cross-reactivity
  • History of antibiotic-associated colitis

Drug / Food Interactions

  • Probenecid can increase and prolong cephalexin blood levels
  • Metformin blood levels may be increased when taken together
  • Hormonal contraceptives may be less reliable during antibiotic treatment; an additional non-hormonal method is advisable
  • Antacids may reduce absorption if taken at the same time – space doses apart

Quick Tips

  • Complete the full course exactly as prescribed, even if you feel better
  • Take doses at evenly spaced times to keep a steady level of medicine in the body
  • Swallow the capsule whole with a full glass of water
  • Take with food if you experience stomach upset
  • Tell your doctor if you have had a previous allergic reaction to penicillin or cephalosporin antibiotics

Ingredients / Active Ingredients

  • Cephalexin 500mg (as cephalexin monohydrate)

Safety Advice

Pregnancy

Safe If Prescribed

This medicine should only be used during pregnancy if prescribed by a doctor after careful evaluation.

Breastfeeding

Generally Safe

This medicine is generally safe during breastfeeding with minimal risk to the infant.

Kidney

Use With Care

Use cautiously. Dose adjustment or monitoring may be required.

Liver

Generally Safe

Generally safe, but caution may be required in some patients.

Alcohol

Use With Care

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with this medicine.

Driving

Use With Care

Use caution while driving until you know how this medicine affects you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Product Specifications

BrandPharmaniaga
ClassificationPrescription medicine
Ingredients / Active IngredientsCefalexin
Pack Size10s
Shelf LifeUse this product before the expiry date stated on the packaging. Do not use the medicine if the expiry date has passed.

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