Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Cephalexin
Chemical Class
Cephalosporin
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
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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
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to cephalexin or to similar antibiotics , such as Ceftin , Cefzil , Omnicef , and others
Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, especially penicillins or other antibiotics
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to cephalexin ( hivesdifficult breathingswelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (feversore throatburning eyesskin painred or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling). Call your doctor at once if you have: severe stomach paindiarrhea that is watery or bloody (even if it occurs months after your last dose)unusual tirednessfeeling light-headed or short of breatheasy bruisingunusual bleedingpurple or red spots under your skina seizurepale skin
Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor about all your other medicines
especially: metformin
or probenecid . This list is not complete. Other drugs may interact with cephalexin
including prescription and over-the-counter medicines
vitamins
and herbal products . Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.
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 105.33
DRAP approved maximum price · per 60ml · approved 27 Jul, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper 60mlRs 105.33
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