Lexin

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Lexin Information

Lexin, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Capsule. Bacterial Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. Lexin also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Lexin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

The side effects typically associated with Lexin include Nausea or vomiting, Allergic reaction, Rash. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Lexin can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Lexin normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

It is also important to note that Lexin has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Lexin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Lexin contraindications section.

Drug reaction of Lexin with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Lexin, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.


Lexin Benefits & Uses

Lexin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Lexin 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
Adult
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 6 hourly
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 6 hourly
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 6 hourly
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Lexin Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Lexin is used -

Severe

  • Diarrhoea

Moderate

  • Increased Liver Enzymes

Mild

Common

  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Allergic reaction
  • Rash
  • पेट दर्द

Lexin Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Lexin safe for pregnant women?


    There are no side effects of Lexin in pregnant women.

    Safe
  • Is the use of Lexin safe during breastfeeding?


    Breastfeeding women can safely use Lexin.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Lexin on the Kidneys?


    Very few cases of side effects of Lexin on kidney have been reported.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Lexin on the Liver?


    Lexin is not harmful for the liver.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Lexin on the Heart?


    Lexin is not harmful for the heart.

    Safe

Severe Interaction of Lexin with Other Drugs

Lexin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate


Lexin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lexin unless your doctor advises you to do so -


Frequently asked Questions about Lexin

  • Is this Lexin habit forming or addictive?


    Lexin is not addictive in nature.

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


    Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Lexin since it does not cause drowsiness.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but take Lexin only as per medical advice.

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


    There is no benefit of taking Lexin for mental disorders.

    No

Lexin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Lexin


    Taking Lexin with food does not cause any problems.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Lexin


    No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Lexin with alcohol will be.

    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

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 299-300

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