Oracle Capsule 250mg (Cephalexin Hydrate)

Adult dose

As cephalexin hydrate, take 250mg per dose every 8 hours orally. In cases of severe infections (such as pneumonia) or infections with low susceptibility, the dosage can be doubled. For acute gonococcal urethritis, 3g of this medication can be combined with 1g of probenecid in a single dose.

Child dose

Administer 20mg per kg of body weight divided and given every 8 hours. In cases of severe infections, otitis media, and infections with low susceptibility, 40mg per kg of body weight can be administered, with a maximum dosage of

This medication should not be used in patients who have experienced severe allergic reactions or shock from this medication or any cephalosporin antibiotics in the past. It should be used cautiously in patients with a history of allergy to penicillin antibiotics or those with constitutions prone to allergic symptoms such as asthma or skin rashes in themselves or their family. Special care should be taken in patients with severely impaired kidney function, those who cannot take orally, the elderly, and patients in poor general condition, as there may be a risk of bleeding due to vitamin K deficiency. Patients with gastrointestinal diseases, especially those with a history of colitis, should also be cautious. This medication can rarely cause severe shock, anaphylaxis, skin disorders, blood abnormalities, liver function abnormalities, kidney function abnormalities, gastrointestinal symptoms, pneumonia, and central nervous system adverse effects. If any abnormal symptoms appear, usage should be immediately discontinued and appropriate treatment should be sought. To prevent the development of resistant organisms during antibiotic use, sensitivity testing should be performed and used for only the necessary minimum period. This medication may interact with other drugs, so care should be taken, especially when used with probenecid, nephrotoxic drugs, anticoagulants, and oral contraceptives. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should consider the necessity and risks of using this medication carefully, and caution should also be exercised in breastfeeding. It is best not to use this medication in newborns under one month old as safety and efficacy have not been established. The elderly should be carefully monitored, as side effects may more easily occur due to declining body function, and dosage and administration intervals should be adjusted accordingly. This medication may affect the results of certain clinical tests, so it should be considered when interpreting test results.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• swelling
• difficulty breathing
• shock
• symptoms of anaphylaxis
• Stevens-Johnson syndrome
• toxic epidermal necrolysis
• jaundice
• acute kidney failure
• severe colitis

Mild side effects

• Generalized flushing
• vascular swelling
• sensory disturbances
• syncope
• hypertension
• vasodilation
• rash
• erythema
• itching
• fever

This medication is sensitive to air and moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. The storage temperature should preferably be maintained at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius to preserve the medication's efficacy for a longer period.

Appearance

Capsule containing a light yellow powder or granules with a purple upper part and a white lower part.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 100 capsules/bottle