Pack size: 1 Capsule  |  Price is for the whole Capsule

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Generic: Cephalexin

Form: Capsule 250mg

Indication

Pneumonia, Otitis media, Bacterial endocarditis, Streptococcal pharyngitis, Cellulitis, Respiratory tract infections, Urinary tract infections, Bone and Joint Infections, Genitourinary tract infections, Acute prostatitis

Administration

May be taken with or without food. May be taken w/ meals to reduce GI discomfort.

Adult Dose

Oral Bone and joint infections; Respiratory tract infections, Genitourinary Tract Infections, Otitis Media Adults 1 to 4 g/day in divided doses. Usual dose is 250 mg every 6 hours. Streptococcal pharyngitis, skin and skin structure infections, uncomplicated cystitis, cellulitis and mastitis >15 years 500 mg every 12 hours.

Child Dose

Children 25 to 50 mg/kg/day q12h For streptococcal pharyngitis in patients >1year old and for skin and skin structure infections, divide total daily dose and give every 12 hours. In sever infections, 75–100 mg/kg/day for bone and joint, otitis media or severe infections q6–8h Beta-hemolytic streptococcal infections: Continue treatment for at least 10 days.

Renal Dose

Renal impairment: CrCl (ml/min) 40-50 Max: 3 g daily. 10-40 Max: 1.5 g daily. <10 Max: 750 mg daily.

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins.

Introduction

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Uses of CEPHALEXIN(ZYD) Tablet

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Side effects of CEPHALEXIN(ZYD) Tablet

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How to use CEPHALEXIN(ZYD) Tablet

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How CEPHALEXIN(ZYD) Tablet works

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What if you forget to take CEPHALEXIN(ZYD) Tablet?

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Safety Advice

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