Cephalexin Capsules (Cephalexin Hydrate)

Adult dose

As Cephalexin hydrate, administer 250 mg (potency) orally every 8 hours. In cases of severe infections (such as pneumonia) or infections with lower susceptibility, the dose can be doubled. For acute gonococcal urethritis, this drug can be combined with 3 g of probenecid in a single administration.

Child dose

Administer 20 mg (potency) per kg of body weight divided every 8 hours. In cases of severe infections, otitis media, and infections with lower susceptibility, a dose of 40 mg (potency) per kg of body weight may be given, with a maximum dose of

This drug is an antibiotic that kills bacteria by binding to certain proteins and interfering with bacterial cell wall synthesis. You must inform your doctor if you have previously had an allergic reaction or severe shock to this drug or similar class antibiotics before using this medicine. Caution is required if you are allergic to penicillin group antibiotics or have a constitution that easily exhibits allergic symptoms such as asthma, rash, or hives. Patients with severely impaired kidney function or those who cannot take the drug orally, elderly patients, or patients in poor overall condition may experience vitamin K deficiency symptoms, so careful monitoring during administration is necessary. Patients with a history of gastrointestinal diseases, especially colitis, should also exercise caution. This drug can rarely cause serious allergic reactions such as shock or anaphylaxis; if symptoms occur, administration should be immediately stopped and appropriate treatment should be sought. If you experience severe rashes, blisters, or mucosal lesions, you must stop taking the drug immediately. Regular blood tests are necessary as there may be abnormalities such as decreased white blood cells or platelets. Liver function abnormalities or kidney impairment may occur, so hepatic and renal conditions should be periodically checked. Rarely, inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract may develop, or diarrhea, abdominal pain, etc., may occur, and if severe symptoms appear, stop taking the medicine and consult a doctor. Respiratory symptoms or pneumonia may occur, so report any difficulty breathing or worsening cough immediately. This drug can affect the central nervous system and cause anxiety, restlessness, dizziness, drowsiness, etc., so caution is recommended while driving or operating machinery. Rarely, disturbances such as oral inflammation or candidiasis may occur. Vitamin K deficiency can lead to bleeding tendencies, so report any bleeding symptoms immediately. When using this drug, it is important to perform susceptibility testing to prevent the emergence of resistant bacteria and to take it only for the minimum necessary duration. There may be interactions with other medications, particularly those affecting the kidneys or anticoagulants, so consult your doctor or pharmacist when taking these together. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should use this drug with caution, and it should only be used when the benefits outweigh the risks. Safety in newborns under 1 month has not been established, so it is advisable to avoid its use. Elderly patients may exhibit side effects more easily due to decreased body function, so dosing and administration intervals should be adjusted, and careful observation is necessary. While taking this drug, there may be false positive reactions in some urine tests, so caution is needed in interpreting test results.

Serious side effects

• Shock
• urticaria
• edema
• difficulty breathing
• angioedema
• sensory disturbances
• fainting
• hypertension
• vasodilation
• Stevens-Johnson syndrome

Mild side effects

• Rash
• itching
• fever
• lymphadenopathy
• arthralgia
• serum sickness-like reactions
• erythema multiforme
• nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea

Store this drug in a container that blocks light and air, and maintain the storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius for safe use.

Appearance

A hard capsule containing a pale yellow powder with a dark blue upper part and a white lower part

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 300 capsules/bottle