Cephadex 500mg (Cephalexin)

What is Cephadex 500mg Capsule?

Cephadex 500mg Capsule is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the lungs, ears, throat, urinary tract, skin, soft tissues, bones, and joints. It kills bacteria, which helps to improve your symptoms and cure the infection.

Cephadex 500 Capsule may be taken with or without food. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for, but you should always complete a full course of this antibiotic as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking it until you have finished, even when you feel better. If you stop taking it early, some bacteria may survive and the infection may come back. It will not work for viral infections such as flu or the common cold. Using any antibiotic when you do not need it can make it less effective for future infections.

How Cephadex Capsule Works

Cephadex 500 Capsule is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.

How To Use Cephadex Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Cephadex 500 Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits Of Cephadex Capsule

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Cephadex 500 Capsule is an antibiotic medicine that works by killing the infection-causing bacteria in your body. It is effective for bacterial infections of the throat, ears, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissues. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.

Side Effects Of Cephadex 500mg Capsule

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Cephadex

• Rash
• Stomach pain
• Nausea
• Indigestion
• Diarrhea
• Vomiting

Warning

Alcohol

Consuming alcohol with Cephadex 500 Capsule does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

Cephadex 500 Capsule is generally consider safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breastfeeding

Cephadex 500 Capsule is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Avoid prolonged use of Cephadex 500 Capsule, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.

Driving

Cephadex 500 Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

Cephadex 500 Capsule should be use with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cephadex 500 Capsule may be need. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

Cephadex 500 Capsule should be use with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cephadex 500 Capsule may be need. Please consult your doctor.

What If You Forget To Take Cephadex 500mg Capsule?

If you miss a dose of Cephadex 500 Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

FAQ’s

1. Is cephalexin safe?

Cephalexin is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

2. Can the use of Cephadex 500mg Capsule cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Cephadex 500 Capsule can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.

3. What if Cephadex 500mg Capsule doesn’t work?

Talk to your doctor if Cephadex 500 Capsule doesn’t seem to work for you. Your doctor may increase the dose of Cephadex 500 Capsule or switch you to an alternate option, which may work for you.

4. What if I don’t get better after using Cephadex 500mg Capsule?

Inform your doctor if you don’t feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.