Keflex 500 Mg, Antibiotic - 20 Tablets

Product Name

• Keflex 500 Mg, Antibiotic, Reduce Bacterial Infections - 20 Tablets

Scientific Name

• Cefalexin 500 Mg Tablets

Category Of Keflex 500 Mg Tablets

• Antibacterial Drugs

Mechanism Of Action Of Cefalexin

• Cefalexin is a cephalosporin. Like penicillins, it is a beta-lactam antibiotic. It acts by binding to specific penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) located inside the bacterial cell wall thus it inhibits the bacterial cell wall synthesis.
• Without a cell wall, a bacterial cell is vulnerable to outside water and molecular pressures, which causes the cell to quickly die.

Therapeutic Indications Of Keflex 500 Mg Tablets

• Cefalexin is indicated in the treatment of the following infections:

1. Respiratory tract infections & otitis media
2. Skin and soft tissue infections
3. Bone and joint infections
4. Genito-urinary infections, including acute prostatitis
5. Dental infections

Method Of Administration Of Keflex 500 Mg Tablets

• Cefalexin is for oral use
• Adults: 1-4g daily in divided doses; most infections will respond to a dosage of 500mg every 8 hours
• More severe infections or those caused by less susceptible organisms may need larger doses
• Dose adjustment is required in case of renal impairment
• Pediatric population: The recommended daily dosage for children is 25-50mg/kg in divided doses
• Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions.
• If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away.
• If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose.
• Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose.

Undesirable Side Effects Of Keflex 500 Mg Tablets

• Although the following side effects are not common in everyone, some patients may complain from:

1. Diarrhea
2. Nausea and vomiting
3. Abdominal pain
4. Thrombocytopenia
5. Dizziness
6. Sleep disturbances
7. Colitis
8. Transient hepatitis and cholestatic jaundice
9. Headache

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Precautions While Taking Keflex 500 Mg Tablets

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
• Your doctor will discuss the possible risks and benefits of using this medicine during pregnancy and breast-feeding

Non-Pharmacological Treatments & Advice To Strengthen Your Immunity

• We must acknowledge that the body’s immune system develops and strengthens as a result of care throughout different stages of life, which begins as early as the fetal stage. There are ways to boost immunity:

1. Proper nutrition: eat well-balanced meals
2. Consume immune-boosting foods such as antioxidants and probiotics. Also, some supplements like Sambune Capsules & C-Ronz 1000, Vitamin C With Zinc will be helpful
3. Stay physically active
4. Get adequate sleep
5. Avoid/ minimize stress
6. Avoid smoking
7. Stay up-to-date with vaccines
8. Follow all personal hygiene and infection prevention protocols including frequent hand washing, practice physical distancing, follow all hygiene procedures for cooking, and disinfect your home (particularly common surfaces) regularly.
9. Monitor your body temperature by a thermometer, for example Microlife Ear Thermometer or Beurer Thermometer

Warnings & Special Precautions while Taking Keflex 500 Mg Tablets

• The dosage must be adjusted according to the grade of renal impairment
• Inform your doctor in case of diarrhea, since pseudomembranous colitis has been reported with this medicine
• Do not take this medicine if you have galactose intolerance
• Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medications including over-the-counter non-prescription medicines, prescription medicines, herbal supplements, vitamins, and supplements

Storage Conditions Of Keflex 500 Mg Tablets

• Store below 25°c
• Don’t refrigerate
• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• Store in the original package to protect from moisture.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the box/blisters/label. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.

Normal Ranges

• The average normal oral temperature is 98.6°F (37°C).
• A rectal temperature is 0.5 F (0.3 C) to 1 F (0.6 C) higher than an oral temperature.
• An ear (tympanic) temperature is 0.5 F (0.3 C) to 1 F (0.6 C) higher than an oral temperature.

For More Information About Cefalexin

• Ask your physician or pharmacist
• Visit SFDA website
• Visit Drugs.com at Information About Cefalexin
• Visit DrugBank at Information About Cefalexin