CEPHALEXIN 250 MG TABLET 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.

CEPHALEXIN 250 MG TABLET is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body

Uses of CEPHALEXIN(ZYD) Tablet

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Benefits of CEPHALEXIN(ZYD) Tablet

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

CEPHALEXIN 250 MG TABLET 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 CEPHALEXIN(ZYD) Tablet

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 CEPHALEXIN(ZYD)

Rash
Stomach pain
Nausea
Indigestion
Diarrhea
Vomiting

How to use CEPHALEXIN(ZYD) Tablet

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. CEPHALEXIN 250 MG TABLET may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with CEPHALEXIN 250 MG TABLET does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

CEPHALEXIN 250 MG 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.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

CEPHALEXIN 250 MG 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 CEPHALEXIN 250 MG TABLET, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.

Driving

SAFE

CEPHALEXIN 250 MG TABLET does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

CEPHALEXIN 250 MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of CEPHALEXIN 250 MG TABLET may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

CEPHALEXIN 250 MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of CEPHALEXIN 250 MG TABLET may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

CEPHALEXIN 250 MG TABLET

₹6.3/Tablet

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Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed CEPHALEXIN 250 MG 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 CEPHALEXIN 250 MG 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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Narrow-spectrum {First generation cephalosporins}

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Cephalosporins: 1st generation

Patient concerns

Scar on face due to bacterial infections

Dr. Atul Jain

Dermatology

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My child is of 5+ yrs age.After consultation with his Padeatric doctors he is using sphoridex 250mg tablets for 3 times a day.But taking it first time today for twice a day.he is having loose and vomiting twice.So,please let me know is it ok to continue for rest 4 days as his course suggested.He was suffering from oral scars and fever with 100 degree.but now no fever is there

Dr. Rahul Yadav

Paediatrics

Hello, sporidex is an antibiotic and usedb for treament of bacterial infection on examination. If the child is having vomits withbtab, you can give syp cephalexin in same doses orally. It is always better to complete full course of antibiotic treatment if started.Also consult with your pediatrician for othwr option if he feels appropriate.

FAQs

Is cephalexin safe?

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

Can the use of CEPHALEXIN 250 MG TABLET cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of CEPHALEXIN 250 MG 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.

What if CEPHALEXIN 250 MG TABLET doesn't work?

Talk to your doctor if CEPHALEXIN 250 MG TABLET doesn't seem to work for you. Your doctor may increase the dose of CEPHALEXIN 250 MG TABLET or switch you to an alternate option, which may work for you.

What if I don't get better after using CEPHALEXIN 250 MG 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.

Can I stop taking CEPHALEXIN 250 MG TABLET when my symptoms are relieved?

No, do not stop taking CEPHALEXIN 250 MG TABLET and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

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References

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