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Glexil 500mg is a prescription drug prescribed by a doctor, with the main ingredient being Cephalexin, hard capsule dosage form, packed in box of 10 blisters x 10 tablets. Follow the article below to know what Glexil 500 does? Dosage and how to use?
1. What does Glexil 500 do?
Glexil 500mg drug for subjects over 1 year old. The drug is used to treat infections caused by sensitive bacteria in the following cases:
People with respiratory tract infections; People with acute and chronic bronchitis; People with infectious bronchiectasis. Ear, nose and throat infections; Treatment of otitis media; People with mastoiditis, tonsillitis, sinusitis and pharyngitis. Urinary tract infections; Cystitis ; Prostatitis. Prophylactic treatment of recurrent urinary tract infections. Gynecological infections. Skin, bone and soft tissue infections. Gonorrhea . Dental infection. Prophylactic treatment to replace penicillin for people with heart disease requiring dental treatment.
2. Contraindications of Glexil 500mg
Glexil 500mg is contraindicated in the following cases:
People with a history of hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics. Patients with a history of anaphylaxis to penicillin or other severe reactions mediated by IgE immunoglobulins.
3. Dosage and how to use Glexil 500mg
How to use: Glexil 500mg drug is taken orally. Patients should take Glexil 500mg with a full glass of water. Do not chew, break or crush as this may increase the side effects of Glexil 500mg.
Dosage:
For adults: Doses from 250 - 500mg / time, each time should be taken 6 hours apart. Depending on the condition of the disease, use the appropriate dose, up to 4g/day.
For children: Dose from 25-60 mg/kg body weight x 2-3 times/day. Maximum 100 mg/kg body weight/day.
Note:
The duration of treatment with Glexil 500mg should last at least 7-10 days. For the treatment of complicated, chronic, recurrent urinary tract infections, treatment with Glexil 500mg 2 weeks at a dose of 1g / time x 2 times / day is recommended. With gonorrhea, a single dose of 3g can be used. Elderly people or people with kidney failure should consult a doctor for the appropriate dose of Glexil 500mg. The dosage of Glexil 500mg above is for reference only. The specific dose of Glexil 500mg depends on the condition and the progression of the disease. To get the right dose of Glexil 500mg, patients need to consult their doctor or medical professional. How to handle when missed dose, overdosage of Glexil 500mg:
In case of forgetting dose of Glexil 500mg, it is advisable to make up for it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose of Glexil 500mg and use a new dose. When using Glexil 500mg drug overdose, vomiting, diarrhea, seizures ... patients need to stop the drug immediately and go to the nearest medical facility for timely treatment.
4. Undesirable effects of the drug Glexil 500mg
When using Glexil 500mg, patients may experience unwanted effects such as:
Common: Diarrhea and nausea. Uncommon: eosinophilia, urticaria, rash, pruritus, reversible increase in hepatic transaminases. Rare: Headache, anaphylaxis, dizziness, fatigue, gastrointestinal disturbances, pseudomembranous colitis, abdominal pain, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell's syndrome), pink erythema multiforme, Quincke's edema, hepatitis, vaginal pruritus, genital pruritus, interstitial nephritis, cholestatic jaundice. If you experience the above symptoms, you need to stop using Glexil 500mg and notify your doctor or pharmacist for appropriate treatment.
5. Interactions of Glexil 500mg
Glexil 500mg may have an interaction reaction if taken with:
Strong diuretics such as furosemide, piretanide and ethacrylic acid can adversely affect kidney function; Oral contraceptives; Cholestyramine drug; Cephalexin drug; Metformin drug.
6. Note when taking Glexil 500mg
Be careful when using Glexil 500mg for people who drive or operate machinery. Long-term use of Glexil 500mg may cause overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms such as Candida, Clostridium difficile, Enterococcus). In this case, Glexil 500mg should be discontinued. Attention should be paid to the diagnosis of pseudomembranous colitis in patients with severe diarrhea or after taking Glexil 500mg. In patients with renal failure, the dose of Glexil 500mg should be reduced appropriately because the drug is eliminated mainly by the kidneys. Use caution when using Glexil 500mg in the first months of pregnancy. Absolutely do not use when Glexil 500mg has signs of discoloration, mold, watery or expired. Above is all information about Glexil 500mg, patients need to read carefully the instructions for use, consult a doctor / pharmacist before using. Absolutely do not arbitrarily buy Glexil 500mg treatment at home because there may be unwanted side effects.
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