Cefalexin 250 Capsules Resmed 250 mg Capsule
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 03 August 2022
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of infections caused by susceptible micro-organisms.
Dosage (summary)
Adults: 250 mg every 6 hours; up to 4 g daily in divided doses.
Onset of Action / Duration
Onset: 1 hour, Duration: 6-8 hours
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Safety in pregnancy and lactation not established.
Key Drug Interactions
- Uricosuric drugs increase plasma levels
- Nephrotoxic antibiotics may increase nephrotoxicity
- Oral anticoagulants may prolong prothrombin time
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to cefalexin
- Allergy to cephalosporins
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Rash
- Hypersensitivity reactions
Counselling Points
- Monitor for allergic reactions
- Take with caution if allergic to penicillins
- Report severe diarrhea immediately
Serious warnings
- Risk of anaphylaxis
- Pseudomembranous colitis
- Renal impairment caution
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