Cephalexin 250 MG Capsule use side effect

 

Cephalexin 250 MG Capsule

 

Use

• Ear Infection (Otitis Media)

This medicine is used in the treatment of otitis media (middle ear infection) caused by bacteria such as Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, staphylococci, Streptococcus pyogenes, etc.

• Pharyngitis

This medicine is used for the treatment of pharyngitis, is a throat infection characterized by symptoms like sore throat, pain, or scratchiness, etc. It is caused by bacteria such as Streptococcus pyogenes.

• Urinary tract infections

This medicine is used in the treatment of urinary tract infections including pyelonephritis (kidney infections) and cystitis (bladder infections) caused by bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Proteus mirabilis, Klebsiella species, coagulase-negative staphylococci, etc.

• Osteomyelitis

This medicine is used in the treatment of osteomyelitis which is a bone infection caused by Staphylococcus aureus or P. mirabilis.

• Skin or soft tissue infection

This medicine is used in the treatment of skin or soft tissue infections caused by bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, etc.

• Pneumonia

This medicine is used for the treatment of pneumonia, which is a most common type of lung infection, caused by bacteria such as Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Streptococcus pyogenes, etc.

 

Dosage

Depends upon the health condition

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Cephalexin 250 MG Capsule

• Diarrhea
• Abdominal pain
• Dark or clay colored stools
• Fever
• Itching or rash
• Joint pain
• Dark urine
• Loss of appetite
• Dizziness
• Yellow colored eyes or skin