Manufacturer: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Salt Composition : Cefalexin(750mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet Er
(Inclusive of all taxes)
Sporidex AF 750 Tablet ER 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.
Sporidex AF 750 Tablet ER is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.
Cefalexin is rapidly and almost completely absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract with oral administration. Absorption is slightly reduced when it is taken with food and the medication can be taken without regard for meals. Peak levels of cefalexin occur about 1 hour after administration.
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 Sporidex
Rash
Stomach pain
Nausea
Indigestion
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Cephalexin is also contraindicated in patients who have known hypersensitivity to cephalexin or other medications of the cephalosporin class.
Sporidex AF 750 Tablet ER 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 Sporidex AF 750 Tablet ER does not cause any harmful side effects.
Sporidex AF 750 Tablet ER 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.
Cephalexin is used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria such as pneumonia and other respiratory tract infections; and infections of the bone, skin, ears, , genital, and urinary tract. Cephalexin is in a class of medications called cephalosporin antibiotics.
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. Sporidex AF 750 Tablet ER 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 Sporidex AF 750 Tablet ER, 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 Sporidex AF 750 Tablet ER 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 Sporidex AF 750 Tablet ER 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. Sporidex AF 750 Tablet ER 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 Sporidex AF 750 Tablet ER cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Sporidex AF 750 Tablet ER 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 Sporidex AF 750 Tablet ER doesn't work?
Talk to your doctor if Sporidex AF 750 Tablet ER doesn't seem to work for you. Your doctor may increase the dose of Sporidex AF 750 Tablet ER or switch you to an alternate option, which may work for you.
Q. What if I don't get better after using Sporidex AF 750 Tablet ER?
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.
