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Adverlex medicine is used to treat infections such as bacterial infections, urinary tract infections, skin, soft tissue,... Here are some useful information about Adverlex to help patients learn how to use Adverlex. medication in the safest and most effective way.
1. What is Adverlex?
Adverlex drug belongs to the group of drugs that treat parasites, anti-infectives, antivirals, anti-inflammatory drugs. Adverlex is manufactured in the form of hard capsules and is packaged in boxes of 1 blister, 3 blisters, 10 blisters x 10 tablets.
Adverlex medicine has the main ingredient Cephalexin 500mg and some other excipients just enough for 1 tablet.
2. What are the uses of Adverlex?
Adverlex is indicated for the treatment of patients in the following cases:
Treatment of infections caused by some bacteria Gr(-) & Gr(+) including Penicillinase-producing Staphylococcus. Treatment of urinary tract, respiratory, skin and soft tissue infections.
3. Dosage - How to take Adverlex
3.1. How to use Adverlex drug is made in the form of hard capsules, to be tolerated in the body by oral route, according to tablets. Patients should note that Adverlex should be taken 1 hour before meals.
3.2. Dosage The dose of Adverlex drug depends on each subject and the course of the disease, there will be an appropriate dose. Here is the dose of Adverlex for reference as follows:
For adults: The dose used is 0.5g - 1g of Adverlex in 1 dose. Patients need to drink about 6 hours apart. For children: The dose of Adverlex is 25-50mg/kg/day. Divided into 4 doses in 1 day. In case of severe infection, the dose should be doubled. For patients with pharyngitis and acute cystitis: It is necessary to use the daily dose and can be divided into 2 times a day. For patients with otitis media: Adverlex dose is 75-100mg/day/kg. Divided into 4 doses a day. For people with beta-hemolytic disease: The minimum duration of treatment is ≥ 10 days.
4. In which cases is Adverlex contraindicated?
Adverlex drug is not used for patients with hypersensitivity or history of allergy to Cephalosporin and other excipients contained in the drug.
5. What to do when using an overdose of Adverlex
In case the patient uses an overdose of Adverlex, there will be some symptoms such as:
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, epigastric discomfort. Hematuria. Treatment:
It is necessary to appoint activated charcoal instead of or together with gastric lavage. Treatment with diuresis or dialysis has almost no effect in the case of an overdose of Adverlex. Patients should note that before using the drug, it is necessary to apply the exact dose of Adverlex 500mg indicated on the package, the Adverlex drug instruction sheet, Or follow the instructions of the doctor, pharmacist. examination. Patients must not arbitrarily calculate, apply or change their dosage.
6. Adverlex drug interactions
Below are some of the Adverlex drug interactions that have been reported such as:
Fake Coomb (+) test. Glucoseuria (+) was false in drug tests with Benedict, Fehling or with Clinitest tablets, but did not occur with Test - Tape (Glucose Enzymatic Test Strip, USP). Adverlex should not be used with alcohol, tobacco, alcoholic or fermented beverages. These foods can change the ingredients in the medicine. Patients need to see details in the Adverlex package insert or consult a doctor or pharmacist for more details.
7. What side effects does Adverlex cause?
During the use of Adverlex, patients may experience some unwanted side effects such as:
Digestive disorders: Diarrhea, nausea & vomiting, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, loss of appetite, difficulty bear the epigastrium. Allergic reactions: Urticaria, skin rash. Eosinophilia, pseudomembranous colitis, anaphylactic reactions, angioedema, neutropenia, superinfection. Headache. Vaginitis, vulvar pruritus, genital candidiasis. Note for young children: There have been cases of side effects such as: dizziness, tinnitus, deafness and behavioral changes when taking Cefalexin. The cases of unwanted side effects above, usually will gradually decrease and disappear when you stop taking Adverlex. Patients see rare side effects that are not mentioned in the instructions for use. If you suspect any side effects of Adverlex 500mg, you should immediately inform your doctor or medical officer.
8. Precautions when using Adverlex
Patients who use Adverlex for a long time may cause superinfection with non-susceptible bacteria.
When prescribed drugs for long-term use, patients should be tested for hematopoietic, kidney and liver function before treatment.
For people with renal failure : It is necessary to reduce the dose and closely monitor the patient's condition when being treated with Adverlex. For patients with a history of gastro-intestinal disease, especially inflammatory bowel disease: Caution should be exercised, and close monitoring is required when being treated with Adverlex. For pregnant and lactating women: The safety of Cephalexin 500mg during pregnancy has not been established. Other subjects to note before taking Adverlex 500mg such as: Elderly, children <15 years old, people with liver failure, kidney failure, people who are allergic to any substance in the composition of Adverlex. Or the patient has myasthenia gravis, hepatic coma. Adverlex is prescribed by a doctor, patients do not arbitrarily use Adverlex without a doctor's prescription.
