Cephalex 250mg Tablet DT 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.

Cephalex 250mg Tablet DT 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 Cephalex Tablet DT

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Benefits of Cephalex Tablet DT

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Cephalex 250mg Tablet DT 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 Cephalex Tablet DT

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Cephalex

Rash
Stomach pain
Nausea
Indigestion
Diarrhea
Vomiting

How to use Cephalex Tablet DT

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Cephalex 250mg Tablet DT may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Cephalex Tablet DT works

Cephalex 250mg Tablet DT 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

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Cephalex 250mg Tablet DT does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Cephalex 250mg Tablet DT is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Cephalex 250mg Tablet DT is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Avoid prolonged use of Cephalex 250mg Tablet DT, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.

Driving

SAFE

Cephalex 250mg Tablet DT does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Cephalex 250mg Tablet DT should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cephalex 250mg Tablet DT may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Cephalex 250mg Tablet DT should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cephalex 250mg Tablet DT may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Cephalex Tablet DT?

If you miss a dose of Cephalex 250mg Tablet DT, 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.

All substitutes

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Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed Cephalex 250mg Tablet DT 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 Cephalex 250mg Tablet DT 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

Interaction with drugs

Taking Cephalex with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine (Oral Route) Severe

Cefalexin may reduce the efficacy of Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine. Do not consume Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine with Cefalexin. If Purified Vi Polysacch... More

Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) (Oral Route) Severe

Cefalexin may reduce the efficacy of Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated). Do not consume Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) two weeks before and at least 10 days after consuming Cefalexin. P... More

Zinc (Oral Route) Moderate

Zinc may reduce blood levels of Cefalexin. Ensure a gap of at least 3 hours between taking Cefalexin and Zinc.

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Patient concerns

Scar on face due to bacterial infections

Dr. Atul Jain

Dermatology

Pic is not clear, plz visit for proper opinion

I have a history of recurring yeast and bacterial vaginosis infections.

Dr. Sonu Balhara Ahlawat

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Tab metrogyl 500 mg twice a day x 5 days and tab fluconazole 150 mg three doses alternate days

FAQs

Is cephalexin safe?

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

Can the use of Cephalex 250mg Tablet DT cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Cephalex 250mg Tablet DT 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.

What if Cephalex 250mg Tablet DT doesn't work?

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

What if I don't get better after using Cephalex 250mg Tablet DT?

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.

Can I stop taking Cephalex 250mg Tablet DT when my symptoms are relieved?

No, do not stop taking Cephalex 250mg Tablet DT 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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