CEPHADEX 125DT TABLET

Description

CEPHADEX 125 DT Tablet is an antibiotic medicine from Cipla Ltd., containing Cefalexin 125 mg, a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic. It is commonly prescribed to treat a wide range of bacterial infections in children and adults.

Cefalexin works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, which weakens and destroys bacteria, helping to stop the infection from spreading and promoting faster recovery.

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Uses:

• Respiratory tract infections: Tonsillitis, pharyngitis, bronchitis, pneumonia

• Ear, nose, and throat infections

• Urinary tract infections (UTIs)

• Skin and soft tissue infections

• Bone and joint infections

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Key Benefits:

• Effective against many gram-positive bacteria

• Suitable for children; dispersible tablet (DT) form makes administration easy

• Provides quick relief from fever, pain, swelling, and redness caused by infections

• Helps prevent the spread of bacterial infections

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How to Take:

• Take as prescribed by your doctor

• Can be swallowed directly or dissolved in water before administration

• Complete the full course even if symptoms improve early

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Precautions:

• Not effective against viral infections like cold and flu

• Inform your doctor if you have a history of allergy to penicillins or cephalosporins

• Dose adjustment may be required in kidney disease

• Use in pregnancy or breastfeeding only as per medical advice

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Possible Side Effects:

• Mild: Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, mild rash

• Rare but serious: Severe allergic reactions, persistent diarrhea (C. difficile infection)

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Storage:

• Store in a cool, dry place below 25°C

• Keep away from children and direct sunlight