Cefalex 500mg Capsule is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the lungs, ears, throat, urinary tract, skin, soft tissues, bones, and joints. It kills bacteria, which helps to improve your symptoms and cure the infection.

Cefalex 500mg Capsule is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body

Uses of Cefalex Capsule

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Benefits of Cefalex Capsule

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Cefalex 500mg Capsule is an antibiotic medicine that works by killing the infection-causing bacteria in your body. It is effective for bacterial infections of the throat, ears, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissues. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.

Side effects of Cefalex Capsule

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Cefalex

Rash
Stomach pain
Nausea
Indigestion
Diarrhea
Vomiting

How to use Cefalex Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Cefalex 500mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Cefalex 500mg Capsule does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Cefalex 500mg Capsule is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Cefalex 500mg Capsule is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Avoid prolonged use of Cefalex 500mg Capsule, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.

Driving

SAFE

Cefalex 500mg Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Cefalex 500mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cefalex 500mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Cefalex 500mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cefalex 500mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed Cefalex 500mg Capsule to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
Discontinue Cefalex 500mg Capsule and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Narrow-spectrum {First generation cephalosporins}

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Cephalosporins: 1st generation

Patient concerns

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Dr. Atul Jain

Dermatology

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Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Tab metrogyl 500 mg twice a day x 5 days and tab fluconazole 150 mg three doses alternate days

FAQs

Q. Is cephalexin safe?

Cephalexin is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Can the use of Cefalex 500mg Capsule cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Cefalex 500mg Capsule can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.

Q. What if Cefalex 500mg Capsule doesn't work?

Talk to your doctor if Cefalex 500mg Capsule doesn't seem to work for you. Your doctor may increase the dose of Cefalex 500mg Capsule or switch you to an alternate option, which may work for you.

Q. What if I don't get better after using Cefalex 500mg Capsule?

Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.

Q. Can I stop taking Cefalex 500mg Capsule when my symptoms are relieved?

No, do not stop taking Cefalex 500mg Capsule and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

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References

Cefalexin. South Ruislip, Middlesex: Aurobindo Pharma - Milpharm Ltd.; 2009 [revised 14 Jun. 2018]. [Accessed 29 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Cefalexin. South Ruislip, UK: Aurobindo Pharma Ltd.; 2010. [Accessed 29 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:

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