G-Cephalexin 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 75.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cephalexin |
| Company | Gonoshasthaya pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Respiratory tract infections
- Genito-urinary tract infections
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Ear, Nose and Throat infections
- Bone infections
Pharmacology
- Bacterial cell wall interference
- Mechanical stability of cell wall
- Inhibition of transpeptidase enzyme
- Weakening of bacterial cell wall
Dosage & Administration
- Usual adult dose of 250 mg to 500 mg every 6 hours
- Increased dose of 3 g to 6 g daily for severe infections
- Children's weight-based recommended doses
- Total daily dose divided for streptococcal pharyngitis
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to cephalosporin group of antibiotics
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Abdominal discomfort
- Pseudomembranous colitis symptoms
- Skin rash
- Angioedema
- Rise in serum aminotransferases
- Eosinophilia
- Neutropenia
- Superinfection with resistant microorganisms, particularly candida
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category B
- Cautious use during pregnancy
- Found in the milk of nursing mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients with renal impairment
- False positive reaction for glucose in urine
- Positive results to Coombs’ test reported
- No evidence of teratogenicity in animal tests
- Cautious use during nursing
Therapeutic Class
- First generation Cephalosporins
Storage Conditions
- Cool and dry place