Uphalexin Dosage & Drug Information

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Contents

Cefalexin

Indications/Uses

Resp tract, bone, GUT & dental infections; otitis media.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 1-4 g daily in divided doses. Most infections 500 mg every 8 hr. Skin & soft tissue infections, streptococcal pharyngitis, mild & uncomplicated UTI 250 mg every 6 hr or 500 mg every 12 hr. Childn 25-50 mg/kg in divided doses. Skin & soft tissue infections, streptococcal pharyngitis, mild & uncomplicated UTI Dose to be administered every 12 hr. Most infections Childn ≥5 yr 250 mg every 8 hr. Severe infections Dosage may be doubled. Otitis media 75-100 mg/kg daily in 4 divided doses. β-haemolytic streptococcal infections At least 10 days.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food: May be taken w/ meals to reduce GI discomfort.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to cefalexin & other cephalosporins.

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Special Precautions

Penicillin sensitivity. Pseudomembranous colitis; overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms; superinfection. False +ve urinary glucose & Coombs’ test. Prolonged use. Renal impairment. Pregnancy & lactation. Cap: Previous hypersensitivity reactions to cephalosporins, carbapenems or other β-lactam agents.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

GI disturbances; hypersensitivity reactions including skin rashes, urticaria, eosinophilia, fever, reactions resembling serum sickness & anaphylaxis.

Drug Interactions

Decreased efficacy of estrogen-containing OCs. Reduced excretion w/ probenecid. Increased risk of renal damage w/ aminoglycosides eg, gentamicin. Enhanced nephrotoxicity w/ loop diuretics eg, frusemide.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Cephalosporins

ATC Classification

J01DB01 - cefalexin ; Belongs to the class of first-generation cephalosporins. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Uphalexin cap 250 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10 × 10's

Form

Uphalexin cap 500 mg

Packing/Price

5 × 10 × 10's

Form

Uphalexin granules for oral susp 125 mg/5 mL

Packing/Price

60 mL x 1's

Uphalexin

cefalexin

Manufacturer:

Duopharma Marketing

Distributor:

Duopharma Marketing