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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.
DoctorOnCall is a licensed online pharmacy. Orders for Pharmaniaga Cephalexin 500mg Capsule are processed only after a doctor has assessed your suitability and issued a prescription, and every order is checked by a registered pharmacist before it is sent out.
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.
Shelf Life
Use this product before the expiry date stated on the packaging. Do not use the medicine if the expiry date has passed.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pharmaniaga Cephalexin 500mg Capsule a prescription medicine?
Yes. Pharmaniaga Cephalexin 500mg Capsule is a prescription-only medicine (POM). It can only be supplied against a valid prescription written by a registered doctor, and it should be used only by the person named on the prescription label.
What does Pharmaniaga Cephalexin 500mg Capsule contain?
Pharmaniaga Cephalexin 500mg Capsule is supplied as a capsule and contains Cephalexin 500mg (as cephalexin monohydrate). The full composition is listed in the Composition section on this page and on the product packaging.
Why is there no information here about what Pharmaniaga Cephalexin 500mg Capsule is for?
Malaysian rules for prescription medicines limit public product pages to product, safety and handling information. Your doctor decides whether this medicine is appropriate for you and will explain it during your consultation, and your pharmacist can answer further questions when the medicine is dispensed.
How should I take Pharmaniaga Cephalexin 500mg Capsule?
Take it exactly as written on your prescription label. Do not increase, reduce or skip doses on your own, and do not continue beyond the period your doctor has prescribed. Practical handling steps are set out in the Directions for Use section on this page.
What should I do if I miss a dose?
Take it as soon as you remember, unless your next dose is nearly due. In that case skip the missed dose and carry on with your usual schedule. Never take two doses together to make up for a missed one. If you miss doses often, tell your doctor or pharmacist.
How should I store Pharmaniaga Cephalexin 500mg Capsule?
Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children. Keep it in the original pack until use, and do not use it after the expiry date printed on the packaging.
What should I do if I notice side effects?
Tell your doctor or pharmacist about any reaction that concerns you, and seek medical care immediately for signs of a severe reaction such as difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, lips or throat, or a widespread rash. Reported reactions are listed in the Side Effects section on this page.
Can I stop taking Pharmaniaga Cephalexin 500mg Capsule on my own?
No. Speak to your doctor before stopping, pausing or changing the dose, even if you feel well or think you no longer need the medicine.
How do I get a prescription for Pharmaniaga Cephalexin 500mg Capsule?
Customers in Malaysia can complete an online consultation with a DoctorOnCall doctor, who decides whether a prescription is appropriate, or upload a valid prescription already issued by their own doctor.
Orders going to Singapore are dispatched from Malaysia as an international delivery, so you need to hold a valid prescription or doctor’s letter for the medicine. Check the consultation and prescription upload options shown at checkout for your delivery address before placing the order.
How long will delivery take?
Within Malaysia, standard delivery takes 3 to 5 working days. Same-day delivery is available in the Klang Valley for orders placed before 12pm; orders placed after 12pm arrive by the end of the next day.
Orders to Singapore are sent as international deliveries and take 5 to 9 working days. A lump-sum shipping and handling fee applies to every overseas delivery and is shown at checkout.
What payment methods can I use?
Customers in Malaysia can pay by FPX online banking, credit or debit card (Visa and Mastercard), and supported e-wallets including Touch ‘n Go eWallet, GrabPay and ShopeePay.
FPX and local e-wallets are tied to Malaysian bank and wallet accounts, so if your delivery address is in Singapore, use the payment options displayed at checkout for that address rather than assuming the same list applies.
Can Pharmaniaga Cephalexin 500mg Capsule be delivered to Singapore?
Yes. DoctorOnCall ships to Singapore as an international order dispatched from Malaysia, arriving in 5 to 9 working days with a lump-sum shipping and handling fee.
Singapore’s Health Sciences Authority (HSA) allows personal imports of up to three months’ supply of a medicine for your own use or an immediate family member’s, as long as it contains no controlled drugs, psychotropic substances or prohibited items. Keep the product in its original labelled packaging and keep a copy of your prescription or doctor’s letter with it. Quantities above three months’ supply, and medicines containing controlled substances, require prior HSA approval.
Is Pharmaniaga Cephalexin 500mg Capsule registered with the authorities?
Products listed on DoctorOnCall are registered with Malaysia’s Ministry of Health for supply in Malaysia, and each pack carries its MAL registration number.
An order delivered to Singapore arrives as a personal import of a Malaysia-registered product; HSA product registration is not required for personal-use quantities, but it is also not the same as a product registered for sale in Singapore. If you need a locally registered Singapore product, buy it from a pharmacy in Singapore.
Who do I contact if there is a problem with my order?
DoctorOnCall’s customer care team handles order, delivery and product queries through the contact channels on the site, including WhatsApp and the online help centre.
For deliveries to Singapore, allow more time before chasing an order than you would for a local Malaysian delivery, as the parcel passes through customs clearance and tracking updates can appear later in the journey.
Ingredients / Active Ingredients
- Cephalexin 500mg (as cephalexin monohydrate)
Safety Advice
Pregnancy
This medicine should only be used during pregnancy if prescribed by a doctor after careful evaluation.
Breastfeeding
This medicine is generally safe during breastfeeding with minimal risk to the infant.
Kidney
Use cautiously. Dose adjustment or monitoring may be required.
Liver
Generally safe, but caution may be required in some patients.
Alcohol
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with this medicine.
Driving
Use caution while driving until you know how this medicine affects you.
