Cephadex 500 mg Capsule

Cephadex 500 mg Capsule is an antibiotic capsule that contains 500 mg of cefalexin in each dose. Cefalexin belongs to the cephalosporin class of antibiotics and is used to treat certain bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like colds or flu. Cephadex 500 mg Capsule may be prescribed for infections of the skin, throat, ears, respiratory tract, urinary tract, and some bone or soft tissue infections when a doctor decides this strength is appropriate.

How it works: Cefalexin works by blocking bacteria from building a strong cell wall, which causes the bacteria to break apart and die. The capsule form delivers the medicine by mouth, so it is absorbed through the stomach and intestines after you swallow it.

Cephadex 500 mg Capsule is the higher-strength sibling to Cephadex 250 mg Capsule, so it can reduce the number of capsules needed per dose in some treatment plans. Doctors may choose the 500 mg capsule for adults or other patients who need a larger cefalexin dose and can swallow capsules comfortably, but it is not the right starting strength for everyone.

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

• Swallow each Cephadex 500 mg Capsule whole with water; do not crush or chew it unless your pharmacist or doctor specifically tells you to.
• Take it exactly at the intervals prescribed, even if you start feeling better before the course is finished.
• Cephadex 500 mg Capsule may be taken with or without food; taking it with food can help if it upsets your stomach.
• Try to space doses evenly through the day to keep antibiotic levels steady.
• Finish the full prescribed course, because stopping early can let the infection return or become harder to treat.

Each Cephadex 500 mg Capsule provides 500 mg of cefalexin, which is a moderate-to-higher capsule strength used in specific treatment plans. Depending on the infection and the person's age, kidney function, and severity of illness, it may be taken 1 to 4 times daily; the maximum total daily dose is decided by the prescriber and should not be adjusted on your own.

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
• Indigestion
• Mild rash
• Dizziness

• Tell your doctor if you have had an allergy to cefalexin, penicillins, or any cephalosporin antibiotics before taking Cephadex 500 mg Capsule.
• Use extra caution if you have kidney disease, because this strength may need dose spacing or adjustment.
• Tell your prescriber if you have a history of severe diarrhea or colitis linked to antibiotics.
• Take care if you feel dizzy or unwell after a dose, and avoid driving if the medicine affects you.
• Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding so the treatment plan can be checked.
• Avoid missing doses, because irregular use can lower effectiveness and raise the risk of resistance.
• Do not use it for viral infections, since Cephadex 500 mg Capsule only treats bacterial infections.

• Probenecid
• Metformin
• Warfarin
• Other antibiotics prescribed at the same time
• Live bacterial vaccines such as oral typhoid vaccine

Store Cephadex 500 mg Capsule in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.