Cefalexin 250mg tablets

Country: United Kingdom

Language: English

Source: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)

Active ingredient:

Cefalexin

Available from:

Kent Pharma (UK) Ltd

ATC code:

J01DB01

INN (International Name):

Cefalexin

Dosage:

250mg

Pharmaceutical form:

Oral tablet

Administration route:

Oral

Class:

No Controlled Drug Status

Prescription type:

Valid as a prescribable product

Product summary:

BNF: 05010201

Patient Information leaflet

KENT OLS LEAFLET TEXT
CEFALEXIN 250MG & 500MG TABLETS, PL 04520/0032-0008
1.3.1
PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET
PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER
CEFALEXIN 250MG OR 500MG TABLETS
(cefalexin)
READ ALL OF THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU START TAKING THIS
MEDICINE.
Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
If you have any further questions, ask your doctor, pharmacist or
dentist (if the
medicine has been prescribed by your dentist).
This medicine has been prescribed for you. Do not pass it on to
others. It may
harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours.
If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side
effects not listed in
this leaflet, please tell your doctor, pharmacist or dentist (if the
medicine has been
prescribed by your dentist).
IN THIS LEAFLET:
1.
What Cefalexin Tablets are and what they are used for
2.
Before you take Cefalexin Tablets
3.
How to take Cefalexin Tablets
4.
Possible side effects
5.
How to store Cefalexin Oral Tablets
6.
Further information
1.
WHAT CEFALEXIN TABLETS ARE AND WHAT THEY ARE USED FOR
The name of your medicine is Cefalexin Tablets. This medicine belongs
to a family of
medicines called antibiotics. Antibiotics are used to kill the
bacteria or “germs” which
cause infections.
Your doctor, or dentist, will have prescribed this medicine for
treating an infection.
Cefalexin Tablets are used for treating a variety of infections
including chest (respiratory
tract), urinary tract, skin and soft tissues, ear, and other
infections
2.
BEFORE YOU TAKE CEFALEXIN TABLETS
DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE BEFORE TELLING YOUR DOCTOR IF:
You are allergic to cefalexin or other antibiotics and medicines.
You are allergic to any of the other ingredients in this medicine.
TAKE SPECIAL CARE WITH CEFALEXIN TABLETS:
You are pregnant or breast-feeding. Your doctor will decide whether it
is safe for
you to take this medicine while you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
KENT OLS LEAFLET TEXT
CEFALEXIN 250MG & 500MG TABLETS, PL 04520/0032-0008
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Summary of Product characteristics

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CEFALEXIN TABLETS BP 250MG
Summary of Product Characteristics Updated 01-Nov-2019 | Sandoz
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1. Name of the medicinal product
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2. Qualitative and quantitative composition
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3. Pharmaceutical form
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4. Clinical particulars
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4.1 Therapeutic indications
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4.2 Posology and method of administration
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4.3 Contraindications
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4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use
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4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of
interaction
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4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation
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4.7 Effects on ability to drive and use machines
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4.8 Undesirable effects
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4.9 Overdose
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5. Pharmacological properties
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5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties
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5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties
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5.3 Preclinical safety data
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6. Pharmaceutical particulars
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6.1 List of excipients
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6.2 Incompatibilities
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6.3 Shelf life
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6.4 Special precautions for storage
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6.5 Nature and contents of container
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6.6 Special precautions for disposal and other handling
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7. Marketing authorisation holder
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8. Marketing authorisation number(s)
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9. Date of first authorisation/renewal of the authorisation
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10. Date of revision of the text
1. Name of the medicinal product
Cefalexin tablets BP 250mg
2. Qualitative and quantitative composition
Each tablet contains Cefalexin BP equivalent to 250 mg anhydrous
cefalexin.
Excipient with known effect:
Each tablet contains 67.5 mg lactose.
For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1.
3. Pharmaceutical form
Film-coated tablets.
Round, biconvex, white to yellowish. Scored on one side, with “CX”
above the score and “250” below the
score. Odour - slightly peppermint to characteristic of the active
ingredient.
4. Clinical particulars
4.1 Therapeutic indications
Cefalexin is indicated for the treatment of respiratory tract
infections (R.T.I's), urinary tract infections
(U.T.I's), skin and soft tissue infections, otitis media and other
infections due to sensitive organisms.
4.2 Posology and method of administration
Posology
_Adults_
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