Cephalexin 125mg Tablet Dt (10) Benefits & Uses

Cephalexin 125mg Tablet Dt (10) is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Bacterial Infections

Other Benefits

Skin Infections (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)
Ear Infection (Read More - Fast and Natural Ways to Cure Ear Infections at Home)
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Bronchitis (Read More - How to Treat Bronchitis at Home: Simple and Effective Remedies)
Prostatitis
Osteomyelitis
Kidney Infection
Tonsillitis
Sore Throat (Read More - Home remedies for sore throat)
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Pneumonia

Cephalexin 125mg Tablet Dt (10) Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Cephalexin 125mg Tablet Dt (10) Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cephalexin 125mg Tablet Dt (10) is used -

Severe

Diarrhoea

Moderate

Increased Liver Enzymes

Mild

Urticaria
Maculopapular rash
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Fatigue
Headache

Common

Nausea or vomiting
Allergic reaction
Rash
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Cephalexin 125mg Tablet Dt (10) Related Warnings

Is the use of Cephalexin 125mg Tablet Dt (10) safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Cephalexin in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Cephalexin 125mg Tablet Dt (10) safe during breastfeeding?

Cephalexin does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Cephalexin 125mg Tablet Dt (10) on the Kidneys?

Cephalexin rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Cephalexin 125mg Tablet Dt (10) on the Liver?

Cephalexin is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Cephalexin 125mg Tablet Dt (10) on the Heart?

Using Cephalexin does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Cephalexin 125mg Tablet Dt (10) with Other Drugs

Cephalexin 125mg Tablet Dt (10) should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Metformin

Ethinyl Estradiol

Bumetanide

Bumetanide Tablet

Drospirenone

Cephalexin 125mg Tablet Dt (10) Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cephalexin 125mg Tablet Dt (10) unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Diabetes

Frequently asked Questions about Cephalexin 125mg Tablet Dt (10)

Is this Cephalexin 125mg Tablet Dt (10) habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Cephalexin 125mg Tablet Dt (10) has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Cephalexin 125mg Tablet Dt (10) since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Cephalexin 125mg Tablet Dt (10) should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Cephalexin 125mg Tablet Dt (10) cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Cephalexin 125mg Tablet Dt (10) Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cephalexin 125mg Tablet Dt (10)

It is safe to take Cephalexin 125mg Tablet Dt (10) with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Cephalexin 125mg Tablet Dt (10)

Information about the interaction of Cephalexin 125mg Tablet Dt (10) and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Keflex® (cephalexin)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 726