Cephadex 250mg Capsule contains Cephalexin 250mg, an antibacterial medicine belonging to the first-generation cephalosporin class of antibiotics.

Cephalexin works by interfering with the formation of the bacterial cell wall. Without a properly functioning cell wall, susceptible bacteria cannot maintain their structural integrity and are ultimately destroyed.

Cephadex should only be used when an appropriate bacterial infection is suspected or confirmed and the causative organism is susceptible to cephalexin. Like other antibiotics, it should not be used unnecessarily for viral infections.

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Uses of Cephadex 250mg

Cephalexin may be prescribed for certain infections caused by susceptible bacteria, including selected:

• Respiratory tract infections
• Skin and soft-tissue infections
• Urinary tract infections
• Ear infections
• Throat infections
• Bone infections
• Other susceptible bacterial infections

The appropriate antibiotic depends on the infection, suspected or confirmed organism, antimicrobial susceptibility, patient characteristics, and local resistance patterns.

Important

Cephadex does not treat viral infections such as:

• Common cold
• Influenza
• Most viral sore throats

How Cephalexin Works

Cephalexin is a beta-lactam antibiotic belonging to the cephalosporin family.

It binds to bacterial penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) and interferes with the final stages of bacterial cell-wall synthesis.

This weakens the bacterial cell wall and can lead to bacterial cell death, particularly in actively dividing susceptible bacteria.

Cephadex 250mg Dosage

The appropriate cephalexin dose depends on:

• Type of infection
• Severity of infection
• Patient age
• Body weight
• Kidney function
• Susceptibility of the bacteria
• Clinical response

The 250mg strength does not mean that every patient should take 250mg at the same frequency.

Follow the dosage and duration prescribed by the healthcare professional. Do not change the dose or stop treatment prematurely without medical advice.

Pediatric dosing

Children may require weight-based dosing, so the appropriate dose should be determined by a healthcare professional.

How to Take Cephadex 250mg

• Take Cephadex exactly as prescribed.
• Swallow the capsule with water.
• Cephalexin can generally be taken with or without food.
• If it causes stomach discomfort, taking it with food may be helpful.
• Take doses at evenly spaced intervals according to the prescription.
• Complete the prescribed course unless your healthcare professional tells you otherwise.
• Do not share antibiotics with other people.