C Lexa 250mg Capsule is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the lungs, ears, throat, urinary tract, skin, soft tissues, bones, and joints. It kills bacteria, which helps to improve your symptoms and cure the infection.

C Lexa 250mg Capsule may be taken with or without food. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for, but you should always complete a full course of this antibiotic as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking it until you have finished, even when you feel better. If you stop taking it early, some bacteria may survive and the infection may come back. It will not work for viral infections such as flu or the common cold. Using any antibiotic when you do not need it can make it less effective for future infections.

The most common side effects of this medicine include rash, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, indigestion, and diarrhea. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days.

Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics or have any kidney or liver problems. You should also let your doctor know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it.

Uses of C Lexa 250mg Capsule in children

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Benefits of C Lexa 250mg Capsule for your child

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

C Lexa 250mg Capsule is an antibiotic medicine that works by killing the infection-causing bacteria in your body. It is effective for bacterial infections of the throat, ears, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissues. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.

Side effects of C Lexa 250mg Capsule in children

C Lexa 250mg Capsule does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-

Common side effects of C Lexa

Rash
Stomach pain
Nausea
Indigestion
Diarrhea
Vomiting

How can I give C Lexa 250mg Capsule to my child?

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. C Lexa 250mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How C Lexa Capsule works

C Lexa 250mg Capsule is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.

Safety advice

Kidney

CAUTION

C Lexa 250mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of C Lexa 250mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

C Lexa 250mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of C Lexa 250mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if I forget to give C Lexa 250mg Capsule to my child?

If you miss a dose of C Lexa 250mg Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed C Lexa 250mg Capsule to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
Discontinue C Lexa 250mg Capsule and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Narrow-spectrum {First generation cephalosporins}

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Cephalosporins: 1st generation

Patient concerns

What is the septicaemia c. Symptoms PATIENT My 7days old daughter patient of septicaemia c

Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani

Paediatrics

Many different microbes can cause sepsis. Although bacteria are most commonly the cause, viruses PATIENT can also cause sepsis. Infections in the lungs ( pneumonia), bladder PATIENT ( urinary tract infections), skin ( cellulitis), abdomen (such as appendicitis), PATIENT organs (such as meningitis) can spread PATIENT to sepsis., may present with one or more of the following symptoms PATIENT (a) Hypothermia or fever (former is more common in preterm low birth weight infants) (b) Lethargy, poor cry, refusal to suck

Sore throat , fever upto 100 ?c

Dr. Shubhra Chandan Pradhan

ENT

It can be simple viral pharyngitis or bacterial infection. Do salt water gargle. Consult an ENT specialist. You may need antibiotics depending on severity

FAQs

Q. Is cephalexin safe?

Cephalexin is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Can the use of C Lexa 250mg Capsule cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of C Lexa 250mg Capsule can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.

Q. What if C Lexa 250mg Capsule doesn't work?

Talk to your doctor if C Lexa 250mg Capsule doesn't seem to work for you. Your doctor may increase the dose of C Lexa 250mg Capsule or switch you to an alternate option, which may work for you.

Q. What if I don't get better after using C Lexa 250mg Capsule?

Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.

Q. Can I stop taking C Lexa 250mg Capsule when my symptoms are relieved?

No, do not stop taking C Lexa 250mg Capsule and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

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