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| Product Name | Cephalexin 250 Mg Cap 100 |
| Manufacturer | TEVA USA |
| Strength | 250 mg |
| Form | Capsule |
| Quantity per Bottle | 100 capsules |
| Active Ingredient | Cephalexin |
| Pharmacological Class | First-generation cephalosporin antibiotic |
| Indications | Treatment of bacterial infections |
| Administration Route | Oral |
| Absorption | Rapidly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract |
| Metabolism | Minimal metabolism |
| Excretion | Excreted unchanged in urine |
| Storage | Store at controlled room temperature |
Description
Cephalexin 250 Mg Cap 100, manufactured by TEVA USA, is a vital tool for healthcare professionals in combating bacterial infections. Each capsule contains 250 mg of cephalexin, a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic. This medication is administered orally and is rapidly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, ensuring prompt delivery to target sites of infection. Cephalexin exerts its antimicrobial effects by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, thereby effectively disrupting the growth and proliferation of susceptible organisms.
With a generous quantity of 100 capsules per bottle, healthcare professionals can conveniently prescribe adequate treatment courses for patients, promoting adherence and optimizing therapeutic outcomes. Cephalexin is widely distributed throughout the body tissues and fluids, providing broad coverage against various bacterial pathogens. It undergoes minimal metabolism and is primarily excreted unchanged in the urine, facilitating efficient elimination from the body.
Proper storage at controlled room temperature is essential to maintain the stability and efficacy of this medication. Cephalexin 250 Mg Cap 100 offers healthcare professionals a reliable and effective option for the treatment of bacterial infections, characterized by its rapid absorption, broad distribution, and convenient dosing regimen.
Product Properties:
| Description | - |
|---|---|
| Description | - |
| DESI Drug Ind | - |
| DESI Drug Ind | - |
| DESI2 Drug Ind | AB |
| DESI2 Drug Ind | - |
| Drug Category | N |
| Drug Category | NJ |
| Drug Type Code | 1 |
| Drug Type Code | N |
| FDA Approval Date | 09/30/1990 |
| FDA Approval Date | 09/30/1990 |
| FDA Therap Equiv | AB |
| FDA Therap Equiv | CAP |
| HCPCS | - |
| HCPCS | - |
| Market Entry Date | - |
| Market Entry Date | 09/30/1990 |
| Medical Coverage | - |
| Medical Coverage | - |
| Termination Date | 1 |
| Termination Date | - |
| Unit | 1 |
| Unit | CAP |
| Units Per Pkg | 1 |
| Units Per Pkg | 09/30/1990 |
| Active Ingredients | 6830 cephalexin monohydrate 23325782 |
| Active Ingredients | 6830 cephalexin monohydrate 23325782 |
| AHFS Class | 8120604 1ST GENERATION CEPHALOSPORIN ANTIBIOTICS |
| AHFS Class | 8120604 1ST GENERATION CEPHALOSPORIN ANTIBIOTICS |
| DEA Class | NC |
| DEA Class | NC |
| Dose Form | CAPSULE |
| Dose Form | CAPSULE |
| Fine Line Class | 850085008510 All Rx Products |
| Fine Line Class | 850085008510 All Rx Products |
| Gen Code and Des | 9042 cephalexin ORAL CAPSULE 250 MG |
| Gen Code and Des | 9042 cephalexin ORAL CAPSULE 250 MG |
| Inactive Ingredients | - |
| Inactive Ingredients | - |
| OMP Family | - |
| OMP Family | - |
| Product Category | RX Pharmaceuticals |
| Product Category | RX Pharmaceuticals |
| Strength | 250MG |
| Strength | 250MG |
| Common Brand Name | COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Keflex |
| Common Brand Name | COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Keflex |
| Drug Interaction | DRUG INTERACTIONS: Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval. A product that may interact with this drug is: dofetilide. This medication may interfere with certain lab tests (including Coombs' test, certain urine glucose tests), possibly causing false test results. Make sure lab personnel and all your doctors know you use this drug. |
| Drug Interaction | DRUG INTERACTIONS: Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval. A product that may interact with this drug is: dofetilide. This medication may interfere with certain lab tests (including Coombs' test, certain urine glucose tests), possibly causing false test results. Make sure lab personnel and all your doctors know you use this drug. |
| Allocation Period | - |
| Allocation Period | - |
| Case Quantity | 144 |
| Case Quantity | 144 |
| Drug Form Pack Size | 100 |
| Drug Form Pack Size | 100 |
| Form | CAPSULES |
| Form | CAPSULES |
| Hazard Code | - |
| Hazard Code | - |
| Listed Chemical | - |
| Listed Chemical | - |
| NIOSH Code | - |
| NIOSH Code | - |
| Orange Book | AB Products meeting necessary bioequivalence requirements. |
| Orange Book | AB Products meeting necessary bioequivalence requirements. |
| Retail Pack Quantity | 1 |
| Retail Pack Quantity | 1 |
| Returnable Status | Returnable |
| Returnable Status | Returnable |
| Special Storage Cond | 00 None |
| Special Storage Cond | 00 None |
| Temp Zone | 10 Room Temperature |
| Temp Zone | 10 Room Temperature |
| Unit | EA |
| Unit | EA |
| Unit Size | 100 |
| Unit Size | 100 |
| How to Use | HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor, usually every 6 to 12 hours with or without food. If you are using the suspension, shake the bottle well before each dose. Measure the dose carefully using a special measuring device/spoon. Do not use a household spoon because you may not get the correct dose. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. In children, the dose is also based on weight. For the best effect, take this antibiotic at evenly spaced times. To help you remember, take this medication at the same time(s) every day. Continue to take this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished, even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow, which may result in a return of the infection. Tell your doctor if your condition lasts or gets worse. |
| How to Use | HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor, usually every 6 to 12 hours with or without food. If you are using the suspension, shake the bottle well before each dose. Measure the dose carefully using a special measuring device/spoon. Do not use a household spoon because you may not get the correct dose. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. In children, the dose is also based on weight. For the best effect, take this antibiotic at evenly spaced times. To help you remember, take this medication at the same time(s) every day. Continue to take this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished, even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow, which may result in a return of the infection. Tell your doctor if your condition lasts or gets worse. |
| Missed Dose | MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Take your next dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to catch up. |
| Missed Dose | MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Take your next dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to catch up. |
| Notes | NOTES: Do not share this medication with others. This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only. Do not use it later for another infection unless your doctor tells you to. Lab and/or medical tests (such as kidney function, cultures) may be done while you are taking this medication. Keep all medical and lab appointments. Consult your doctor for more details. |
| Notes | NOTES: Do not share this medication with others. This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only. Do not use it later for another infection unless your doctor tells you to. Lab and/or medical tests (such as kidney function, cultures) may be done while you are taking this medication. Keep all medical and lab appointments. Consult your doctor for more details. |
| Overdose | OVERDOSE: If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overdose may include: vomiting that is severe or doesn't stop, blood in the urine, seizures. |
| Overdose | OVERDOSE: If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overdose may include: vomiting that is severe or doesn't stop, blood in the urine, seizures. |
| Phonetic Pronunciation | (sef-a-LEX-in) |
| Phonetic Pronunciation | (sef-a-LEX-in) |
| Precautions | PRECAUTIONS: Before taking cephalexin, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to penicillins or other cephalosporins (such as cefpodoxime); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details. Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: kidney disease, stomach/intestinal disease (such as colitis). The liquid form of this product may contain sugar. Caution is advised if you have diabetes. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about using this product safely. Cephalexin may cause live bacterial vaccines (such as typhoid vaccine) to not work well. Tell your health care professional that you are using cephalexin before having any immunizations/vaccinations. Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. This medication passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. |
| Precautions | PRECAUTIONS: Before taking cephalexin, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to penicillins or other cephalosporins (such as cefpodoxime); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details. Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: kidney disease, stomach/intestinal disease (such as colitis). The liquid form of this product may contain sugar. Caution is advised if you have diabetes. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about using this product safely. Cephalexin may cause live bacterial vaccines (such as typhoid vaccine) to not work well. Tell your health care professional that you are using cephalexin before having any immunizations/vaccinations. Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. This medication passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. |
| Side Effects | SIDE EFFECTS: Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, or upset stomach may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Use of this medication for prolonged or repeated periods may result in oral thrush or a new yeast infection. Contact your doctor if you notice white patches in your mouth, a change in vaginal discharge, or other new symptoms. This medication may rarely cause a severe intestinal condition due to a bacteria called C. difficile. This condition may occur during treatment or weeks to months after treatment has stopped. Tell your doctor right away if you develop: diarrhea that doesn't stop, abdominal or stomach pain/cramping, blood/mucus in your stool. If you have these symptoms, do not use anti-diarrhea or opioid products because they may make symptoms worse. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing. This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. In the US - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch. In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345. |
| Side Effects | SIDE EFFECTS: Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, or upset stomach may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Use of this medication for prolonged or repeated periods may result in oral thrush or a new yeast infection. Contact your doctor if you notice white patches in your mouth, a change in vaginal discharge, or other new symptoms. This medication may rarely cause a severe intestinal condition due to a bacteria called C. difficile. This condition may occur during treatment or weeks to months after treatment has stopped. Tell your doctor right away if you develop: diarrhea that doesn't stop, abdominal or stomach pain/cramping, blood/mucus in your stool. If you have these symptoms, do not use anti-diarrhea or opioid products because they may make symptoms worse. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing. This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. In the US - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch. In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345. |
| Storage | STORAGE: Store the capsules and tablets at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Store the suspension in the refrigerator. Do not freeze. Keep the container tightly closed. Discard any unused portion after 14 days. Different brands of this medication may have different storage requirements. Read the package labeling or ask your pharmacist for the storage requirements for the product you are using. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company. |
| Storage | STORAGE: Store the capsules and tablets at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Store the suspension in the refrigerator. Do not freeze. Keep the container tightly closed. Discard any unused portion after 14 days. Different brands of this medication may have different storage requirements. Read the package labeling or ask your pharmacist for the storage requirements for the product you are using. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company. |
| Uses | USES: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. |
| Uses | USES: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. |
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