Phexin 500 mg Capsule is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the lungs, ear, throat, urinary tract, skin, soft tissues, bones, and joints. It kills bacteria, which helps to improve your symptoms and cure the infection.

Phexin 500 mg 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 healthcare team 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 Phexin Capsule

Bacterial infections

Phexin Capsule side effects

Common

Rash
Allergic reaction
Stomach pain
Nausea
Indigestion
Diarrhea

How to use Phexin Capsule

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. Phexin 500 mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Phexin Capsule works

Phexin 500 mg 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.

Phexin Capsule related warnings

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Phexin 500 mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Phexin 500 mg Capsule 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.

Lactation

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Phexin 500 mg Capsule 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 Phexin 500 mg Capsule, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.

Driving

SAFE

Phexin 500 mg Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Phexin 500 mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Phexin 500 mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Phexin 500 mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Phexin 500 mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you miss a dose of Phexin Capsule?

If you miss a dose of Phexin 500 mg 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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Expert Advice

Your doctor has prescribed Phexin 500 mg Capsule to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
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 Phexin 500 mg 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.
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Phexin 500 mg Capsule as it may cause increased side effects.

Patient Concerns

Questions Related to Phexin

My baby is having stomach problem. Frequent loose motion

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Child Specialist

Please consult Dr. will take detail history and will examine your child in detail. may ask you for lab test on blood urine stool etc if necessary. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will prescribe you treatmentdiarrhea can be caused by: inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) bacterial infections viral infections parasites malnutrition improper food preparation poor hygieneMake sure your child drinks plenty of fluids. Do not feed them foods that seem to trigger diarrhea. Wash your hands often ? especially after each diaper change ? to avoid spreading bacteria in the home.t?s important to follow the doctor?s advice carefully. Avoid giving your child foods or liquids that trigger diarrhea. Stick with bland foods instead (such as potatoes, toast, or bananas) until the diarrhea has subsided.

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Dr. Khoobsurat Najma

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it is an antibiotic and is used for treating bacterial infections

My daughter is having dry cough. And fever 101. For last 2 days. prescribed phexin , ascoril, and kalpol 5ml 3 times daily. Today being 3rd day still cough is there. Still fever is there. Should i give cloff with any other combinations. She is havihg throat pain. Dry cough. And fever. . Pla suggest

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Child Specialist

Monitor temperature of Patient. If Patient has fever place a cool, damp washcloth on your child's forehead. Give your Patient a lukewarm tub bath or a sponge bath. Give a sponge bath as follows: - ? Use lukewarm water [90?F (32.2?C) to 95?F (35?C)]. Do not use cold water, ice, or rubbing alcohol, which will lower the child's body temperature too quickly. ? Sponge for 20 to 30 minutes. ? Stop if the child starts to shiver. If your child doesn't like the sponge bath or doesn't feel better after the bath, there is no need to give another one. You can use paracetamol also along with above measures to control fever till you consult Dr. will determine underlying disorders by clinical examination which range from mild conditions to the most serious of bacterial and viral illnesses and will prescribe medicines accordingly. Advice given without doing clinical examination can be imperfect or some time harmful to patient.There are many underlying causes of Patient?s symptoms. Different cause needs different treatment. Specific treatment cannot be given unless we establish exact underlying cause. Final and perfect diagnosis cannot be done without doing clinical examination of patient. Please consult me or any other Paediatrician. will take detail history and will examine patient in detail. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will give opinion and prescribe you treatment. At time may ask you relevant investigations if necessary. Patient may need antibiotics and/or other prescription drugs. It is mandatory for the customer to have a prescription for the prescription medicines he/she is procuring. Valid prescription cannot be given without diagnosis and clinical examination. Advice given without doing clinical examination can be imperfect or some time harmful to patient.

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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 Phexin cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Phexin 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 Phexin doesn't work?

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

Q. What if I don't get better after using Phexin?

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 Phexin when my symptoms are relieved?

No, do not stop taking Phexin 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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