CEPHADEX 500

Description

CEPHADEX 500 Tablet is an antibiotic from Cipla Ltd., containing Cefalexin 500 mg, a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic. It is prescribed for treating a broad range of bacterial infections in adults and children.

Cefalexin works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, which weakens and destroys bacteria, preventing 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:

• Broad-spectrum antibiotic effective against gram-positive bacteria

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

• Helps prevent spread and recurrence of infections

• Suitable for adult patients and children (if prescribed appropriately)

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How to Take:

• Take as prescribed by your doctor

• Swallow whole with water; do not crush or chew

• Complete the full course even if symptoms improve early to avoid relapse

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Precautions:

• Not effective against viral infections like 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

• Pregnant and breastfeeding women should use only if clearly advised by a doctor

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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 out of reach of children and away from direct sunlight