Country: United States
Language: English
Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)
CEPHALEXIN (UNII: OBN7UDS42Y) (CEPHALEXIN ANHYDROUS - UNII:5SFF1W6677)
Direct_Rx
ORAL
PRESCRIPTION DRUG
1.1 Respiratory Tract Infections Cephalexin is indicated for the treatment of respiratory tract infections caused by susceptible isolates of Streptococcus pneumoniae and Streptococcus pyogenes. 1.2 Otitis Media Cephalexin is indicated for the treatment of otitis media caused by susceptible isolates of Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, and Moraxella catarrhalis. 1.3 Skin and Skin Structure Infections Cephalexin is indicated for the treatment of skin and skin structure infections caused by susceptible isolates of the following Gram-positive bacteria: Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes. 1.4 Bone Infections Cephalexin is indicated for the treatment of bone infections caused by susceptible isolates of Staphylococcus aureus and Proteus mirabilis. 1.5 Genitourinary Tract Infections Cephalexin is indicated for the treatment of genitourinary tract infections, including acute prostatitis, caused by susceptible isolates of Escherich
Cephalexin capsules, USP, are supplied as follows: The 250 mg capsules are a white to off white powder filled into size 2 capsules (dark green cap and dark green body) that are imprinted with “220” on the both cap and body in edible black ink. They are available as follows: Bottles of 20 Bottles of 100 Bottles of 500 Bottles of 1000 30 Capsules (3 x 10 Unit-Dose) 50 Capsules (5 x 10 Unit-Dose) 100 Capsules (10 x 10 Unit-Dose) The 500 mg capsules are a white to off white powder filled into size 0 capsules (light green cap and light green body) that are imprinted with “219” on the both cap and body in edible black ink. They are available as follows: Bottles of 20 Bottles of 100 Bottles of 500 Bottles of 1000 30 Capsules (3 x 10 Unit-Dose) 50 Capsules (5 x 10 Unit-Dose) 100 Capsules (10 x 10 Unit-Dose) The 333 mg capsules are a white to off white powder filled into size 1 capsules (light green cap and light green body) that are imprinted “CEP” on cap and “333” on body in edible black ink. They are available as follows: Bottles of 20 Bottles of 100 Bottle of 500 Bottle of 1000 100 Capsules (10 X 10 Unit-Dose) The 750 mg capsules are a white to off white powder filled into size '00 Elongated' capsules (dark green cap and dark green body) that are imprinted “CEP” on cap and “750” on body in edible white ink. They are available as follows: Bottles of 20 Bottles of 50 Bottles of 100 Bottle of 500 Bottle of 1000 Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to77°F); excursions permitted to 15 to 30°C (59 to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].
Abbreviated New Drug Application
CEPHALEXIN- CEPHALEXIN CAPSULE DIRECT_RX ---------- CEPHALEXIN 1.1 Respiratory Tract Infections Cephalexin is indicated for the treatment of respiratory tract infections caused by susceptible isolates of Streptococcus pneumoniae and Streptococcus pyogenes. 1.2 Otitis Media Cephalexin is indicated for the treatment of otitis media caused by susceptible isolates of Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, and Moraxella catarrhalis. 1.3 Skin and Skin Structure Infections Cephalexin is indicated for the treatment of skin and skin structure infections caused by susceptible isolates of the following Gram-positive bacteria: Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes. 1.4 Bone Infections Cephalexin is indicated for the treatment of bone infections caused by susceptible isolates of Staphylococcus aureus and Proteus mirabilis. 1.5 Genitourinary Tract Infections Cephalexin is indicated for the treatment of genitourinary tract infections, including acute prostatitis, caused by susceptible isolates of Escherichia coli, Proteus mirabilis, and Klebsiella pneumoniae. 1.6 Usage To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of cephalexin and other antibacterial drugs, Cephalexin should be used only to treat infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. When culture and susceptibility information is available, this information should be considered in selecting or modifying antibacterial therapy. In the absence of such data, local epidemiology and susceptibility patterns may contribute to the empiric selection of therapy. 2.1 Adults and Pediatric Patients at Least 15 Years of Age The usual dose of oral Cephalexin capsule, USP is 250 mg every 6 hours, but a dose of 500 mg every 12 hours may be administered. Treatment is administered for 7 to 14 days. For more severe infections larger doses of oral Cephalexin capsules, USP may be needed, up to 4 grams daily in two to four equally divided doses. 2 Read the complete document