Manufacturer: Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Cefalexin(750mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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Phexin BD 750mg Tablet 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.
The most common side effects of this medicine include rash, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, indigestion, and diarrhea. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days.
Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics or have any kidney or liver problems. You should also let your doctor know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it.
Phexin BD 750mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.
Cephalexin is 10-15% bound to serum proteins Label,13 including serum albumin. Cephalexin is not metabolized in the body. Cephalexin is over 90% excreted in the urine after 6 hours 1 by glomerular filtration and tubular secretion Label,13,14 with a mean urinary recovery of 99.3%. Cephalexin is unchanged in the urine.
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 Phexin
Rash
Stomach pain
Nausea
Indigestion
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Antimicrobial resistance, viral infection. Cephalexin does not treat viral infection (e.g., common cold). ...
Cephalosporin hypersensitivity, penicillin hypersensitivity. ...
Renal failure, renal impairment. ...
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Pregnancy. ...
Breast-feeding. ...
Coagulopathy, vitamin K deficiency. ...
Diabetes mellitus.
Phexin BD 750mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Consuming alcohol with Phexin BD 750mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
Phexin BD 750mg Tablet 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 Phexin BD 750mg Tablet, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
Cephalexin is indicated for the treatment of certain infections caused by susceptible bacteria. These infections include respiratory tract infections, otitis media, skin and skin structure infections, bone infections, and genitourinary tract infections.
Cephalexin can interact with certain medications and supplements, such as metformin, warfarin, and zinc. It may also interact with live cholera and typhoid vaccines.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Phexin BD 750mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Phexin BD 750mg Tablet, 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.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Your doctor has prescribed Phexin BD 750mg Tablet to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
Discontinue Phexin BD 750mg Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Phexin BD 750mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. Is cephalexin safe?
Cephalexin is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Q. Can the use of Phexin BD 750mg Tablet cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Phexin BD 750mg Tablet 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.
Q. What if Phexin BD 750mg Tablet doesn't work?
Talk to your doctor if Phexin BD 750mg Tablet doesn't seem to work for you. Your doctor may increase the dose of Phexin BD 750mg Tablet or switch you to an alternate option, which may work for you.
Q. What if I don't get better after using Phexin BD 750mg Tablet?
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.
