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Cefalex drug belongs to the group of anti-parasitic, anti-infective, anti-viral, anti-fungal drugs used for both children and adults in the treatment of diseases such as otitis media, pharyngitis, cystitis... The use of drugs in treatment requires a prescription from a doctor or pharmacist, so users need to be very careful.1. Composition and uses of the drug Cefalex
Currently on the market, Cefalex drug is prepared in the form of hard capsules packed in boxes of 2, 3, 5, 10 blisters x 10 tablets; boxes of 2, 3, 5, 10 blisters x 10 tablets; Box of 1 bottle of 100 tablets, 200 tablets.
The drug with the main ingredient is Cephalexin 500mg and other excipients just enough. Cephalexin is known to be a bactericidal antibiotic that is active against a wide range of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Cephalexin is stable to the action of penicillinase and is therefore resistant to penicillinase-insensitive strains of Staphylococcus aureus, due to its ability to produce the enzyme penicillinase. Cephalexin is also active against most ampicillin-resistant E. coli. Thanks to the above ingredients and active ingredients, Cefalex is indicated in the following cases:
Respiratory tract infections: acute and chronic bronchitis and bronchiectasis with superinfection. Ear, nose and throat infections: otitis media, mastoiditis, sinusitis, tonsillitis and pharyngitis. Urinary tract infections: acute and chronic pyelonephritis, cystitis and prostatitis. Prevention of recurrent urinary tract infections. Obstetric and gynecological infections. Skin, soft tissue and bone infections. Gonorrhea and Syphilis In dentistry, the drug can be used as a temporary substitute for preventive treatment with penicillin for patients with heart disease who must be treated for dental disease. Cefalex should be used only when prescribed by a qualified doctor. Self-medication always carries many potential health risks.
2. Dosage of Cefalex
Based on age, health status, pathology, each patient will be prescribed by a doctor for a different dose. You can refer to the dosage of Cefalex below.
Adults: 0.5 g - 1 g / time, time to take each dose about 6 hours apart Children: 25 - 50mg / kg / day, divided into 4 times. In case of severe infection, the dose must be doubled. Pharyngitis and acute cystitis: daily dose can be divided into 2 times. Otitis media: 75-100mg/day/kg, divided into 4 times. Beta-hemolytic infections, minimum treatment duration ≥ 10 days. Cefalex is made in the form of tablets, so it is best to take it with water 1 hour before a meal.
In the course of taking the drug, the patient needs to take the right amount and the right dose for the drug to promote the best effect during the treatment.
3. What are the side effects when taking Cefalex?
Cases of side effects when taking Cefalex are usually not many. Mainly encountered in subjects with sensitive human body, drug overdose or drug abuse. In this case some common side effects such as:
Gastrointestinal disturbances, allergic reactions, eosinophilia, angioedema, anaphylactic reactions, neutropenia, superinfection, colitis pseudomembranous. Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, dyspepsia, anorexia, abdominal pain, epigastric discomfort. Skin rash, urticaria, headache, genital candidiasis, vaginitis, vulvar itching. There may be dizziness, tinnitus for a while... These side effects are determined to subside and disappear after the end of the drug period. However, patients should not be subjective, need to monitor their health regularly during this time and can discuss with their doctor for advice on how to handle it appropriately.
4. Subjects need to be careful when using Cefalex drug
Cefalex is an antibiotic, so the following people are not advised to take the drug or understand otherwise are the subjects that are contraindicated with Cefalex.
The drug is not used for people who are sensitive to any of the ingredients of the drug. Pregnant and nursing women should not take the drug, because the active ingredients in Cefalex can affect the development of the fetus as well as the baby, because the drug can pass through breast milk. . People with liver failure, kidney failure need to be careful when using the drug, because it can affect liver and kidney function...
5. What to do in case of missed dose and overdose of Cefalex?
When experiencing a missed dose or an overdose, the patient should stay calm and handle it in the following way:
Missed dose: Taking a dose as soon as you remember is the best way if you accidentally forget a dose. However, if you miss a dose by more than 2 hours and it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose, do not make up for it, and take the next dose as usual. Overdose: Overdose is quite a dangerous case, because it can affect health and the whole treatment process. When an overdose is detected, the patient should discuss directly with the doctor for advice on how to handle it appropriately. At the same time, regularly monitor your health if you have any abnormal signs, you should immediately go to a medical facility to be checked. Another note is that Cefalex should be stored in a dry place, away from sunlight or moisture, because this can affect the drug's texture. When you notice that the medicine is no longer the same as the first time, you should give up the medicine.
Above is the information explaining what Cefalex is, before using it, patients need to carefully read the instructions and consult a specialist doctor to get the best results from the drug treatment process.
