Cephalexin (Cephalexin – US, Cefalexin – UK) 125mg/5ml, 250mg/5ml
Cephalexin belongs to a class of antibiotics called ‘cephalosporins’ which are used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Cephalexin Oral Suspension is used to treat infections of the airways from nose to lung, ear, bones and joints, and urine or reproduction systems, including inflammation of the prostate gland. It is also used to treat dental infections.
Do not take Cephalexin Oral Suspension if you have:
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- an allergy (hypersensitivity) to the cephalosporin group of antibiotics, or to any of the ingredients in the product (see Section 6 and end of Section 2)
- porphyria; a hereditary metabolic disorder.
Take special care with Cephalexin Oral Suspension if you have: kidney problems inflammation of the large intestine, symptoms include: diarrhoea, pain and fever.
You should be aware that Cephalexin Oral Suspension may give a false result for: certain blood tests (i.e. Coombe’s test) tests for glucose in the urine.
Taking other medicines
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Please inform your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including those obtained without a prescription.
In particular, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following:
- other antibiotics, especially amphotericin, capreomycin, vancomycin
- aminoglycosides -a broad spectrum antibiotic(for example,
- gentamicin or neomycin)
- loop diuretics (water tablets).
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Cephalexin passes into breast milk; ask your doctor for advice before taking any medicine.
Driving and using machines
Cephalexin Oral Suspension is not expected to affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.
Important information about some of the ingredients of
Cephalexin Oral Suspension Sorbitol (each 5ml spoonful contains 900mg) – the medicine is unsuitable if you have hereditary fructose intolerance, and can cause stomach upset and diarrhoea.
Sodium benzoate – this can cause irritation to the mucous membranes which line your mouth, stomach and intestines. If you are sensitive to sodium benzoate, you may notice slight discomfort after taking the suspension. It can also increase the risk of jaundice in newborn babies.
Sodium – may be harmful to people on a low sodium diet.
For oral use only.
You must take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you to.
The Pharmacist’s label will tell you how much to take and when.
The usual adult dose is 500mg every 8 hours, although your doctor may advise taking 1g to 4g a day – split into smaller doses. For certain infections, 250mg every 6 hours or 500mg every 12 hours may be required,
If you are elderly, take the normal adult dose, unless you have severe kidney problems when the maximum daily dose will be 500mg.
Children can take Cephalexin Oral Suspension. The doctor will calculate the correct dose for them depending on their body weight. The usual daily dose is 25mg to 50mg for each kilogram of their weight, split into smaller amounts and taken every 8 or 12 hours. If your child is taking this medicine for an ear infection, he or she may have to take 75mg to 100mg for each kilogram of their weight, split into smaller doses throughout the day.
For most infections the following is recommended: Children under 5 years: 125mg every 8 hours. Children 5 years and over: 250mg every 8 hours.
Take all the suspension your doctor has given you, even if you feel better.
If you take more Cephalexin Oral Suspension than you should
Contact your doctor or nearest hospital casualty department if you or a child has swallowed too much medicine. Take this leaflet and any remaining suspension with you, if possible. Symptoms of overdose include nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, appearance of blood in the urine.
If you forget to take Cephalexin Oral Suspension
If you miss a dose, take the suspension as soon as you remember. If it is almost time to take the next dose, wait until then and then carry on as before (do not take a double dose to make up for the forgotten one).
If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Like all medicines, Cephalexin Oral Suspension can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them.
You may suffer an allergic reaction, symptoms of which include rash, itching, difficulty in breathing or swelling of the face, lips, throat or tongue. If this happens to you, stop taking the suspension immediately and seek medical help.
The following may also be experienced:
- blood abnormalities
- hepatitis (inflammation of the liver), cholestatic jaundice (yellowing of the skin and whites of the eye)
- inflammation of the kidney
- colitis (inflammation of the colon)
- severe skin reactions such as erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- itching round the anus or genitals, inflamed vagina or unusual discharge from the vagina
- nausea, vomiting, indigestion, stomach pain, diarrhoea
- painful or swollen joints, extreme muscle tension
- dizziness, tiredness and headache, sleep disorders,nervousness
- feeling agitated, confused,, extreme restlessness
- hallucinations.
If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor.
Keep out of the reach and sight of children. Dry powder: Store below 25°C, tightly closed in the container. Made-up suspension: Store at 2 – 8°C. Discard any unused medicine after 14 days.
Do not use Cephalexin Oral Suspension after the expiry date stated on the pack.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.
What Cephalexin Oral Suspension contains
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The active substance is cefalexin monohydrate, 125mg or 250mg in a 5ml spoonful.
The other ingredients are sodium benzoate (E211). Disodium edetate, citric acid, sodium citrate, sorbitol powder, saccharin sodium, colloidal silicon dioxide, monoammonium glycerrhizinate, and xanthan gum.
The 125mg/5ml suspension contains colour E127 (erythrosine) and strawberry flavour. The 250mg/5ml suspension contains colour 104 (quinoline yellow) and orange flavour.
What Cephalexin Oral Solution looks like and contents of the pack 125mg/5ml powder – pale pink, free flowing granular powder, which readily mixes in water to give a pink suspension with a flavour of strawberry.
250mg/5ml powder – pale yellow, free flowing granular powder, which readily mixes in water to give a yellow suspension with a flavour of orange.
Both suspensions are supplied in plastic bottles of 100ml.
| Dosage forms of Cephalexin: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin 250 mg tablet | Cephalexin 500 mg capsule | Keflex 250 mg pulvule | Keflex 250 mg capsule |
| Cephalexin 500 mg tablet | Keflex 750 mg capsule | Keflex 500 mg pulvule | Keflex 500 mg capsule |
| Cephalexin 125 mg/5ml Suspension 100ml Bottle | Cephalexin 125 mg/5ml Suspension 200ml Bottle | Cephalexin 250 mg/5ml Suspension 100ml Bottle | Cephalexin 250 mg/5ml Suspension 200ml Bottle |
| Novo-Lexin 25 mg/ml Suspension | Novo-Lexin 50 mg/ml Suspension | Apo-Cephalex 250 mg Tablet | Novo-Lexin 250 mg Capsule |
| Novo-Lexin 250 mg Tablet | Nu-Cephalex 250 mg Tablet | Apo-Cephalex 500 mg Tablet | Novo-Lexin 500 mg Capsule |
| Novo-Lexin 500 mg Tablet | Nu-Cephalex 500 mg Tablet | Cephalexin 250 mg capsule | |
Synonyms of Cephalexin:
Cefalessina [DCIT], Cefalexin, Cefalexin Sodium, Cefalexina [INN-Spanish], Cefalexine [INN-French], Cefalexinum [INN-Latin], Cephalexin 1-hydrate, Cephalexin Hydrate, Cephalexin Monohydrate, Cephalexine, Cephalexinum, CEX
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Therapeutic classes of Cephalexin:
Anti-Bacterial Agents, Cephalosporins
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