Antibiotics

Cephalexin (Keflex, Keftabs, Biocef)

Common infections that are treated with Cephalexin in the middle ear, tonsils, throat, larynx (laryngitis), bronchi of lung inflammation (bronchitis), and transitions are included. Cephalexin infection, bacteria that are susceptible to the impact of treatment because of Cephalexin. Also, urinary tract, skin and bone infections.

Divided doses of Cephalexin dose for adults is 1-4 grams. Children, 25-100 mg / day in divided doses / kg is made.

Cephalexin antibiotics, called cephalosporins, which belongs to the class. The bacteria Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae are susceptible of Cephalexin, E. coli, and many others. These include cell wall, or to prevent bacteria around each cell, slowing the growth of bacteria cells. Bacterial cell wall protects the external environment and keeps the box with the ingredients. They are similar to penicillin in action and side effects. Without cell wall, bacteria can not survive.

If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and resume regular dosing schedule. Do not miss any doses. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Tablets and capsules should be stored at room temperature. The suspension should be refrigerated and discarded after 14 days.

Check with your doctor before changing your dosage of diabetes medication or diet. Get more of this medication if your doctor tells you not to do so. If you have diabetes, this medicine may cause some urine glucose tests on the test results. This medicine may affect certain lab test results. Take this medication if you have had an allergic reaction to any ingredient in this product are allergic to or not. This medicine is excreted in breast milk. If you have questions about what you are allergic to this medication, or if a certain medicine is a cephalosporin or penicillin, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Make sure laboratory personnel and your doctors know you use this drug. Non-prescription (over-the-counter) medicines do not cure. If you have had a severe allergic reaction to cephalosporin antibiotics (such as Ceclor, Keflex, Ceftin, Duricef) or a penicillin antibiotic (eg amoxicillin or ampicillin), your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication, contact. This medication with other drugs or with alcohol or other potentially dangerous tasks in its ability to drive may be less. If you have, or are breast-feeding if you are using this medication, consult your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to the child. Drugs may be dizziness. If you plan to become pregnant, pregnancy, drug use, discuss with your doctor the risks and benefits. Severe reaction to severe rash, hives, difficulty breathing, dizziness or added. If you experience chest pain or shortness of breath, eyes, face or lips or a rash or hives, tell your doctor immediately develop. If your symptoms do not improve within a few days, or if they become worse, check with your doctor if. Drive, machines do not work, or anything else that could be dangerous if you do not know how to react to this medicine can. Before you start any new medicine, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. Caution should be used for the elderly, because they may be sensitive to the effects of drugs: a. If moderate to severe diarrhea, or is it your doctor or pharmacist to verify the drug after treatment.