Cephalexin

Product Description

Semisynthetic antibiotic of cephalosporin range (1^st generation). Cephalexin is of a bactericidal action and has a wide spectrum of action. The following bacteria are susceptible to it: staphylococci, streptococci, pneumococci, E. coli, salmonella, shigella, hemophilic rod, proteus, treponema, Klebsiella.

Safety information

Indications

Pathologies of:
- respiratory tract caused by pathogens susceptible to Cephalexin (bronchitis, pneumonia, abscess of the lungs, pleurisy);
- urinary system caused by pathogens susceptible to Cephalexin (cystitis, pyelonephritis, etc.) and the reproductive system (vulvovaginitis, endometritis, epididymitis, etc.);
- ENT organs (otitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, etc.);
- skin (phlegmon, pyoderma, abscess, furunculosis);
- musculoskeletal system (osteomyelitis, arthritis).

Directions

For adults, Cephalexin is prescribed in a daily dose of 1-4 g, if the infection is caused by gram-negative flora the dose can be increased to 4-6 g. It is recommended to take the drug every 6 hours. The course of therapy is 1-2 weeks.
For children, the drug is prescribed in a dose of 25-50 mg per kilogram of body weight, if the infection is caused by a gram-negative flora the dose of drug can be increased to 100 mg a day.
Depending on age, the following dosages of the drug are prescribed:
• for children under 12 month: 2.5 ml of suspension Cephalexin 250 mg / 5 ml 3-4 times a day;
• for children from 1 to 3 years: 5 ml of suspension Cephalexin 250 mg / 5 ml three times a day;
• for children from 3 to 6 years: 7.5 ml of suspension Cephalexin 250 mg / 5 ml three times a day;
• for children from 6 to 10 years: 10 ml of suspension Cephalexin 250 mg / 5 ml three times a day;
• for children from 10 to 14 years: 10 ml of suspension Cephalexin 250 mg / 5 ml three times a day.
In some cases (uncomplicated infections of urinary tract, skin, soft tissues or pharyngitis of streptococcal etiology), the daily dose can be split into two doses with an interval of 12 hours.

Contraindications

Intolerance to cephalosporins and penicillin antibiotics, considering the possibility of cross-allergy.

Side effects

Side effects on the level of GI tract: dyspepsia, diarrhea, in very rare cases - pseudomembranous colitis.

Other side effects: weakness, tremor, dizziness, reactions on the blood level (eosinophilia, neutropenia, leukopenia), allergic reactions, in single cases - up to anaphylactic shock.