Respiratory tract (lung and airways) e.g. tonsillitis, pharyngitis and bronchitis
Middle ear infections (otitis media)
Skin and soft tissue (e.g. muscle) infections
Bone and joint infections
Infections of the reproductive organs and urinary tract (e.g. cystitis), including acute inflammation of the prostate gland (prostatitis)
Dental infections.
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If you’re looking for an effective antibiotic to combat a bacterial infection, look no further than Cefalexin 250mg Tablets. Cefalexin monohydrate is the active ingredient in this medication, and it’s been proven to be successful in treating a variety of infections. From ear infections and skin infections, to more serious respiratory infections, Cefalexin can tackle them all. And since it’s a broad-spectrum antibiotic, it can be used to treat infections caused by a wide range of bacteria.
If you’re experiencing any of the following symptoms, Cefalexin 250mg Tablets could be the answer:
Respiratory tract (lung and airways) infections e.g. tonsillitis, pharyngitis and bronchitis
Middle ear infection (otitis media)
Skin and soft tissue (e.g. muscle) infections
Bone and joint infections
Infections of the reproductive organs and urinary tract (e.g. cystitis), including acute inflammation of the prostate (prostatitis)
Dental infections.
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Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Dosage
Adults and the elderly
The usual total daily dose is 1-4 g orally, in divided doses.
Most infections can be treated by 500 mg every 8 hours. For skin and soft tissue infections, sore throat (streptococcal pharyngitis), and mild, uncomplicated urinary tract infections, the usual dose is 250 mg every 6 hours, or 500 mg every 12 hours.
For more severe infections, larger doses may be needed. A reduced dose is needed for patients with severe kidney disorders.
Use in children
The usual total daily dose for children is 25-50 mg/kg (body weight) in divided doses.
For skin and soft tissue infections, streptococcal pharyngitis, and mild, uncomplicated urinary tract infections, the total daily dose may be divided and administered every 12 hours.
For most infections the following schedule is suggested:
Children under 5 years: 125 mg every 8 hours.
Children 5 years and over: 250 mg every 8 hours.
In severe infections, the dose may be doubled. In the treatment of middle ear infections, a total daily dose of 75 to 100 mg/kg in 4 doses is required.
For oral use. The score line on the 500 mg Tablet is only there to help you break the tablet if you have difficulty swallowing it whole.
If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Delivery Options
Delivery options
All deliveries are subject to the availability of the product and product sale conditions been met.
Order & Collect
Free next-day collection from In-Store
UK Delivery
Standard Delivery within the UK £3.50 Delivery time 3-4 days First Class Delivery within the UK £5.90 Delivery time 1-2 days Priority Delivery within the UK £7.10. Next day delivery by 1pm. Order must be placed by 1pm. Priority delivery is only available Monday to Thursday.
Europe Delivery
Standard Delivery within EEC from £12.50 Delivery time up to 5 days depending on the local delivery service within your country. Expedited Delivery within EEC £39.50 Delivery time 2 days. Delivery by DHL, UPS or TNT.
Rest of the World
Standard Delivery Rest of the World from £16.10 Delivery Time 10 – 15 Days Expedited Delivery Rest of the World £55.09 Delivery 5 days. Delivery service by DHL, TNT or UPS
If you are allergic to cefalexin, other cephalosporins (similar antibiotics) or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in Section 6). An allergic reaction may include rash, itching, difficulty breathing or swelling of the face, lips, throat or tongue.
Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Cefalexin if you:
have had an allergic reaction to cefalexin, cephalosporins, penicillins, or other drugs in the past
develop severe or prolonged diarrhoea during or after taking cefalexin
have a severe kidney disorder (you may need a reduced dose)
have ever developed a severe skin rash or skin peeling, blistering and/or mouth sores after taking cefalexin or other antibacterials.
Tell your doctor if you are having blood or urine tests. Cefalexin may interfere with these tests.
Acute generalised exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) has been reported with the use of cefalexin. AGEP appears at the initiation of treatment as a red, scaly widespread rash with bumps under the skin and blisters accompanied by fever. The most common location: mainly localized on the skin folds, trunk, and upper extremities. The highest risk for occurrence of this serious skin reaction is within the first week of treatment. If you develop a serious rash or another of these skin symptoms, stop taking cefalexin and contact your doctor or seek medical attention immediately.
Other medicines and Cefalexin
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
This is especially important of the following, as they may interact with your Cefalexin:
Any other antibiotics (e.g. gentamicin, tobramycin, cefuroxime)
Potent diuretics e.g. furosemide (water tablets used to treat high blood pressure or water retention)
Probenecid (a treatment for gout)
Metformin (a treatment for diabetes)
Drugs used to treat leukaemia.
It may still be all right for you to be given Cefalexin and your doctor will be able to decide what is suitable for you.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
Driving and using machines
Cefalexin should not affect your ability to drive or use machines.
Cefalexin Tablets contain sodium
This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per tablet, that is to say essentially ‘sodium free’.
Side Effects
Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Tell your doctor immediately if you get any sudden wheeziness, difficulty in breathing, swelling of the eyelids, face or lips, rash or itching (especially affecting your whole body).
Serious side effects
The following side effects are serious. You should stop taking this medicine and contact your doctor immediately if you experience them:
Serious peeling or blistering of the skin
Severe diarrhoea
A red, scaly widespread rash with bumps under the skin and blisters accompanied by fever at the initiation of treatment (acute generalised exanthematous pustulosis). Stop using cefalexin if you develop these symptoms and contact your doctor or seek medical attention immediately. See also section 2.
The following side effects have been reported
Diarrhoea
Feeling sick (nausea)
Vomiting
Indigestion
Stomach pains
Measles-like rash, (alone)
Itching
Red wheals on the skin (urticaria) (alone)
Rash with wide spread joint pain and / or stiffness, swollen lymph glands, fever and, possibly, cloudy urine
Changes in blood counts, which may show up as bruising or a very tired feeling. You will need a blood test to confirm this.
Damage to your liver or kidneys which can only be detected by a blood and / or urine test
Jaundice (yellow skin and eyes)
Weakness
Fainting
Abnormally excitable behaviour
Agitation
Tiredness
Headache
Confusion
Dizziness
Seeing or hearing things (hallucinations)
Itching of the vagina or anus caused by thrush (candidiasis).
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.
You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme Website: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
Ingredients
What Cefalexin contains
The active substance is cefalexin monohydrate.
The other ingredients are:
Sodium starch glycollate type A, pregelatinised maize starch (250 mg tablet only), starch dry-flow (250 mg tablet only), stearic acid (250 mg tablet only), maize starch (250 mg tablet only), magnesium stearate, povidone (500 mg tablet only), methylhydroxypropylcellulose, glycerol, talc, titanium dioxide (E171), iron oxide yellow (E172) and iron oxide red (E172).
How to Store
How to store Cefalexin
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the label or carton after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Do not store above 30°C.
Keep containers tightly closed.
Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.
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