Larceph Kid 125mg Tablet

Cefalexin (125mg)

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Larceph Kid 125mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine that is given to children for the treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections associated with the ear, nose, throat, tonsils, lungs, and skin. It may also be prescribed as a second line of treatment for urinary tract infections.

Written By Dr. Subita Alagh, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma, MBA, MBBS,
Last updated on 07 Jan 2026 | 03:33 PM (IST)

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General Information

Contains

Cefalexin (125mg)

Marketer

Alar Laboratories Ltd

Storage

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Product introduction

Larceph Kid 125mg Tablet may be given with or without food. However, if your child develops a stomach upset, prefer giving it with food. It is usually given three times a day but this may vary depending on the type and severity of the infection. Stick to the dose, time, and way prescribed by the doctor. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking this medicine, give the same dose again. Avoid giving a double dose if it is almost time for the next dose.

Larceph Kid 125mg Tablet may cause some minor and temporary side effects such as vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, and mild skin rash. These side effects usually go away once your child’s body adapts to the medicine. However, if they persist or become bothersome for your child, report to the doctor immediately.

Inform the doctor about your child’s complete medical history, including any previous episode of allergy, heart problems, blood disorders, birth defects, lung anomaly, gastrointestinal problems, skin disorders, and liver or kidney malfunction. This information will help the doctor suggest the correct dose and its related schedule for planning your child’s overall treatment.

Uses of Larceph Tablet

Treatment of Bacterial infections
Treatment of Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
Treatment of Superficial Pyoderma

Benefits of Larceph Tablet

Treatment of Bacterial infections
Larceph Kid 125mg Tablet 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 Larceph Tablet

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 Larceph

Diarrhea
Abdominal pain
Decreased appetite
Lethargy

How to use Larceph Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Larceph Kid 125mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How Larceph Tablet works

Larceph Kid 125mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is essential for the survival of the bacteria. This activity stops the infection-causing bacteria from growing further and prevents the infection from spreading without making them resistant to further treatment.

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Quick tips

Your child must complete the entire course of antibiotics. Stopping too soon may cause the bacteria to multiply, become resistant, or cause another infection.
Encourage your child to drink plenty of water in case diarrhea develops as a side effect.
Contact your doctor if your child has diarrhea that goes on for more than 4 days or if it is severe and watery, or contains blood.
Conditions like common cold and flu are caused by viruses. This medicine is not to be taken in such cases.
Only give Larceph Kid 125mg Tablet to your child for their current infection. Never save medicine for future illnesses.
Stop this medicine and immediately report to your child’s doctor in case your child develops an itchy rash, facial swelling, or breathing difficulties while taking this medicine.
You may see white patches inside your child’s mouth and throat after a prolonged intake of Larceph Kid 125mg Tablet. This could be due to a fungal infection. So, if your child develops any such effect, contact your doctor right away.
Your doctor has prescribed Larceph Kid 125mg Tablet 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 Larceph Kid 125mg Tablet 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.
Your doctor has prescribed Larceph Kid 125mg Tablet 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.
Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
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.
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Larceph Kid 125mg Tablet as it may cause increased side effects.
Discontinue Larceph Kid 125mg Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Larceph Kid 125mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Larceph Kid 125mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies do not indicate harmful effects. However, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Larceph Kid 125mg Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.
Avoid prolonged use of Larceph Kid 125mg Tablet, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.

Driving

SAFE

Larceph Kid 125mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Larceph Kid 125mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Larceph Kid 125mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.
However, consult with your child’s doctor before giving Larceph Kid 125mg Tablet to your child in case of a severe form of liver disease.

Interaction with drugs

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

Severe

Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine (Injection Route)

Cefalexin may reduce the efficacy of Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine. Cefalexin may reduce the efficacy of Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine.

Severe

Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) (Oral Route)

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

Moderate

Zinc (Oral Route)

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

Frequently asked questions

What if I overdose my child by mistake?

A single extra dose of Larceph Kid 125mg Tablet is unlikely to do any harm. However, if you think you have given too much of Larceph Kid 125mg Tablet to your child, immediately speak to a doctor. Overdose may cause unwanted side effects and may even worsen your child’s condition.

Can Larceph Kid 125mg Tablet cause any serious side effects?

Yes, Larceph Kid 125mg Tablet may rarely cause some serious side effects. These may include persistent vomiting, kidney damage, allergy, severe diarrhea, and severe gastrointestinal infections. If your child develops any such unwanted effects, consult your child’s doctor.

Can other medicines be given at the same time as Larceph Kid 125mg Tablet?

Larceph Kid 125mg Tablet can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Larceph Kid 125mg Tablet. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.

Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Larceph Kid 125mg Tablet?

Antibiotics usually do not interfere with the ingredients in vaccines or cause a bad reaction in a child who has just been vaccinated. However, children taking antibiotics should not get vaccinated until they recover from the illness. As soon as your child feels better, the vaccine can be given.

Can Larceph Kid 125mg Tablet impact my child’s digestion?

Larceph Kid 125mg Tablet is an antibiotic and its use may affect or compromise the good bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract, thereby increasing the risk of developing other infections. In case your child experiences diarrhea while being on treatment with Larceph Kid 125mg Tablet, do not abruptly stop the medicine course. Instead, call your child’s doctor to ask about the next steps.

Is cephalexin safe?

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

Can the use of Larceph Kid 125mg Tablet cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Larceph Kid 125mg Tablet 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 Larceph Kid 125mg Tablet doesn't work?

Talk to your doctor if Larceph Kid 125mg Tablet doesn't seem to work for you. Your doctor may increase the dose of Larceph Kid 125mg Tablet or switch you to an alternate option, which may work for you.

What if I don't get better after using Larceph Kid 125mg Tablet?

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 Larceph Kid 125mg Tablet when my symptoms are relieved?

No, do not stop taking Larceph Kid 125mg Tablet 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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Chemical Class

Cephalosporins

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

First-Generation Cephalosporins

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

Culture Urine

Peripheral Smear Examination

Urine Routine & Microscopy

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Name: Alar Laboratories Ltd
Address: 265 GVMSA Ltd, Odhav, Ahmedabad 382315.

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Larceph Tablet

Benefits of Larceph Tablet

Side effects of Larceph Tablet

How to use Larceph Tablet

How Larceph Tablet works

All substitutes for Larceph Kid 125mg Tablet

Ridrox Kid 125mg Tablet

LX 125mg Tablet

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine (Injection Route)

Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) (Oral Route)

Zinc (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

What if I overdose my child by mistake?

Can Larceph Kid 125mg Tablet cause any serious side effects?

Can other medicines be given at the same time as Larceph Kid 125mg Tablet?

Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Larceph Kid 125mg Tablet?

Can Larceph Kid 125mg Tablet impact my child’s digestion?

Is cephalexin safe?

Can the use of Larceph Kid 125mg Tablet cause diarrhea?

What if Larceph Kid 125mg Tablet doesn't work?

What if I don't get better after using Larceph Kid 125mg Tablet?

Can I stop taking Larceph Kid 125mg Tablet when my symptoms are relieved?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

Culture Urine

Peripheral Smear Examination

Urine Routine & Microscopy

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