Cephadex 250 mg Tablet DT

Cephadex 250 mg Tablet DT is a cephalexin antibiotic tablet made by Cipla, India. Each tablet contains 250 mg of cefalexin, a cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial infections. It is prescribed for infections such as those affecting the skin, throat, ears, respiratory tract, and urinary tract when caused by susceptible bacteria.

How it works: Cefalexin works by stopping bacteria from building the protective cell wall they need to survive. Because Cephadex 250 mg Tablet DT is a tablet, it delivers the antibiotic in a convenient oral form that is absorbed after swallowing.

Cephadex 250 mg Tablet DT is the stronger listed option compared with Cephadex 125 mg Tablet DT, so it may suit older children or adults who need a larger dose in fewer tablets. A doctor may choose the 250 mg tablet when this strength better matches the prescribed total daily dose, helping make treatment simpler than using multiple lower-strength tablets.

• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Throat and tonsil infections
• Ear infections
• Respiratory tract infections
• Urinary tract infections

• Swallow the Cephadex 250 mg Tablet DT with water unless your doctor has told you otherwise.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, at evenly spaced times if multiple doses are ordered.
• You may take it with or without food; taking it with food can help reduce stomach upset.
• Finish the full course even if you start feeling better early.
• Do not take extra tablets or skip doses to make up for a missed one without medical advice.

Each Cephadex 250 mg Tablet DT provides 250 mg of cefalexin per tablet. Depending on the infection and your age, it may be taken 1 to 4 times daily, but the exact schedule and maximum daily dose must be set by your doctor. This is a mid-strength tablet, so it is often chosen when 125 mg is not enough but a prescriber does not need a different strength or formulation.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Cefalexin may include:

• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach pain
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Mild rash or itching

• Do not use Cephadex 250 mg Tablet DT if you have a known allergy to cephalexin or other cephalosporin antibiotics.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of penicillin allergy, kidney disease, or severe bowel disease.
• The 250 mg strength may not be appropriate for every child; dosing in children is usually weight-based and must be prescribed carefully.
• Take caution if you have kidney problems, because the dose may need adjustment.
• Use caution if you have diabetes, since some infection symptoms can overlap with low or high blood sugar and illness can affect glucose control.
• If you develop severe diarrhea, do not self-treat with anti-diarrheal medicines unless your doctor advises it.
• This tablet does not treat viral illnesses such as colds or flu.

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• Live bacterial vaccines such as typhoid vaccine

Store Cephadex 250 mg Tablet DT in its original strip at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.