CEPHADEX 250 DT

Description

CEPHADEX 250 DT Tablet is an antibiotic from Cipla Ltd., containing Cefalexin 250 mg, a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic. It is used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections in adults and children.

Cefalexin works by inhibiting the formation of bacterial cell walls, which weakens and destroys bacteria, stopping the infection from spreading and promoting faster recovery.

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

Key Benefits:

• Broad-spectrum antibiotic effective against gram-positive bacteria

• Dispersible tablet (DT) form allows easy administration, especially for children

• Provides relief from fever, pain, swelling, redness, and discomfort due to infections

• Helps prevent the spread of bacterial infections

How to Take:

• Take as prescribed by a doctor

• Can be swallowed directly or dissolved in water before administration

• Complete the full prescribed course, even if symptoms improve early

Precautions:

• Not effective against viral infections such as cold or 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 under medical supervision

Possible Side Effects:

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

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

Storage:

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

• Keep out of reach of children and away from direct sunlight