Cephalexin

Visa No.: 893110832124

Product: Cephalexin 500

API: Cephalexin

Product Category: Antibiotics

Version approved leaflet: 607/QĐ-QLD_23/08/2024_208

INDICATIONS

Cephalexin is a semi-synthetic cephalosporin antibiotic for oral use.
Cephalexin is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by susceptible bacteria, including:
-    Respiratory tract infections
-    Otitis media
-    Skin and soft tissue infections
-    Bone and joint infections
-    Genitourinary tract infections, including acute prostatitis
-    Dental and oral infections
 

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

Dosage
Adults
The usual adult dosage is 1–4 g per day, administered in pided doses. Most infections respond to 500 mg every 8 hours For skin and soft tissue infections, streptococcal pharyngitis, and mild, uncomplicated urinary tract infections, the usual dosage is: 250 mg every 6 hours, or 500 mg every 12 hours.
In cases of severe infections or infections caused by less susceptible organisms, higher doses may be required. If a total daily dose exceeding 4 g is indicated, consideration should be given to parenteral administration at an appropriate dosage.

Elderly patients and patients with renal impairment: Dosage is the same as for adults.
In patients with significant renal impairment, dose reduction is required.

Pediatric population: The recommended usual daily dose in children is 25–50 mg/kg/day, administered in pided doses. For skin and soft tissue infections, streptococcal pharyngitis, and mild, uncomplicated urinary tract infections, the total daily dose may be pided and administered every 12 hours.
Recommended dosing for most infections:
Children under 5 years: 125 mg every 8 hours . Children 5 years and older: 250 mg every 8 hours
In severe infections, the dosage may be doubled.
In the treatment of otitis media, clinical studies have shown that a dosage of 75–100 mg/kg/day, administered in four pided doses, is required.
For the treatment of beta-hemolytic streptococcal infections, therapy should be continued for a minimum of 10 days.

Method of administration: Oral use.
 

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Hypersensitivity to cephalexin or to any component of the product.
Patients with a history of hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics.
Acute porphyria.
 

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

This medicine should be used only under medical supervision.
Carefully read the instructions before use.
If further information is required, consult a physician or pharmacist.
Keep out of reach of children.