Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Cephalexin
Drug Class
Anti-Infectives
Chemical Class
Cephalosporin
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
What is Ceporex?
infections caused by bacteria, i...
used to treat infections caused by bacteria, including upper respiratory infections, ear infections , skin infections, urinary tract infe...
infections
used to treat infections in adults and children who are at least 1 year old
How It Works
Chemical Class
Cephalosporin
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antibiotic, Cephalosporin pharmacological group
Cephalexin (Monohydrate) also known as Cephalexin, Cephalexin. . It is of Semi Synthetic origin and belongs to Cephalosporin. It belongs to Peptidoglycan synthesis inhibitor pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antibiotic, Cephalosporin pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Cephalexin (Monohydrate) is 365.40. Its pKa is 5.3-7.3.
How to Take It
1
Adult · IV
4 to 8 g — 8 hourly
For sever infections. Frequency may be increased to 4 times/day if needed.
2
Adult · PO,IV
0.5 to 1.5 g — 8 hourly
3
Adult
Scraped Dose
Take cephalexin exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Do not use cephalexin to treat any condi
4
Child · Oral
25 to 100 mg/kg — 12 hourly
For 5-12 Yrs of Children. To maximum of 4g individed doses.
Safety Alerts
Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to cephalexin or to other cephalosporin antibiotics, such as: cefaclor (Ceclor, Raniclor)
cefadroxil (Duricef)
cefazolin (Ancef, Kefzol)
cefdinir (Omnicef)
cefditoren (Spectracef)
Important Warnings
Renal and hepatic impairment, hypersensitivity
Side Effects
Abdominal discomfortagranulocytosisallergic reactionsanaphylaxisaplastic anaemiablood disordersconfusiondisturbances in liver enzymesdizzinesseosinophiliahaemolytic anaemiahallucinationsheadachehypertonialeucopenia
Drug Interactions
Loop diuretics
probenecid
metformin
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Caution advised
Lactation
Caution advised
Storage
Oral Susp (reconstituted) Store in refrigerator. Use within 14 days if kept at room temperature. Tab, Caps, Dry Powder for Oral Susp Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 149.89
DVAGO observed price · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 149.89 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGORs 149.89
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