Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Cephalexin
Drug Class
Other Beta-Lactam, Cephalosporins & Penems
What is Zafalexin?
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
Reconstitute for IM with sterile water for injection 2 ml in 500 mg and 4 ml in 1 gm vial. The preparation is single use only. Reconstitute for IV infusion with sterile water for injection 5 ml in 500 mg vial shake to make solution. Transfer the entire contents to the IV infusion diluent. Protect from light.
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
Penicillin hypersensitivity, renal impairment
Side Effects
Abdominal discomfortagranulocytosisallergic reactionsanaphylaxisaplastic anaemiablood disordersconfusiondisturbances in liver enzymesdizzinesseosinophiliahaemolytic anaemiahallucinationsheadachehypertonialeucopenia
Drug Interactions
Probenecid
anticoagulants
aminoglycosides.
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 326.3
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 12 · approved 27 Jul, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 12Rs 326.3
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Cephalexin, and what they are not.
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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