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Capsules 20 x 250 mg |
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Dosage
1-4 g per day in divided doses.
Children: 25-50 mg/kg body weight daily in divided doses.
See prescribing information for full details.
Indications
Infections due to cephalexin susceptible organisms.
Contra-Indications
Known hypersensitivity to cephalexin, cephalosporins.
Special Precautions
Symptoms of pseudomembranous colitis may occur during or after antibiotic treatment. Mild cases of pseudomembranous colitis usually respond to drug discontinuation alone. Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Caution should be exercised when administered to nursing mothers. Safety and effectiveness in infants under 6 months of age have not been established.
Side Effects
Headache, dizziness, GI disturbances, genital pruritus, vaginitis, candidiasis.
Drug interactions
Probenicid, anticoagultants, tetracycline group, erythromycin, sulphonamides.