Manufacturer
XEPA-SOUL PATTINSON (MALAYSIA) SDN BHD
Contents
Cephalexin
Indication
Streptococcal pharyngitis, Otitis media, Acute dental infections, Acute prostatitis, Bone and joint infections, Genitourinary infections, Respiratory tract infections, Skin and soft tissue infections, Uncomplicated urinary tract infections
Instruction
May be taken with or without food. May be taken w/ meals to reduce GI discomfort.
Drug interaction
Renal excretion may be inhibited by probenecid resulting to increased plasma concentration of cefalexin. May increase plasma concentration of metformin. Increased risk of nephrotoxicity with amphotericin, loop diuretics, aminoglycoside, capreomycin or vancomycin. May increase risk of hypokalaemia with gentamicin (in patient taking cytotoxic drugs for leukaemia). May decrease efficacy of oestrogen-containing oral contraceptives.
Malaysia
