Ecef OD 750 mg Tablet

Ecef OD 750 mg Tablet is a prescription antibiotic tablet that contains 750 mg of cefalexin in each tablet. Cefalexin belongs to the cephalosporin class of antibiotics and is used to treat certain bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like colds or flu. Ecef OD 750 mg Tablet may be prescribed for infections of the skin, throat, ear, respiratory tract, or urinary tract when a doctor decides this strength is appropriate. Each strip/box contains 10 tablets made by Lupin, India.

How it works: Cefalexin works by stopping bacteria from building a proper cell wall, which weakens and destroys the bacteria. In tablet form, Ecef OD 750 mg Tablet is swallowed and then absorbed through the stomach and intestines to help treat the infection from inside the body.

Ecef OD 750 mg Tablet is a higher-strength cefalexin tablet, so it is usually chosen when a doctor wants a larger dose per tablet rather than several smaller tablets. Since there are no other strengths or forms listed for this brand, the 750 mg tablet is simply the available tablet option and should still be used only in the exact schedule prescribed for you.

• Bacterial skin infections
• Throat and tonsil infections
• Ear infections
• Respiratory tract infections
• Urinary tract infections

• Swallow Ecef OD 750 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Take it at evenly spaced times exactly as prescribed, because this 750 mg tablet is a higher-strength dose form.
• You may take it with or without food; taking it with food can help if it upsets your stomach.
• Finish the full course even if you start to feel better, unless your prescriber tells you to stop.
• Do not double up doses if you miss one; take the next dose as scheduled unless your doctor/pharmacist advises differently.

Each Ecef OD 750 mg Tablet provides 750 mg of cefalexin, which is a substantial single dose and should be used only when prescribed. Depending on the infection and your kidney function, a doctor may direct it once daily or in divided doses, and the total amount per day varies by the condition being treated. Do not change the dose or frequency on your own, and do not exceed the daily amount your prescriber sets for you.

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

Common side effects of Cefalexin may include:

• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Stomach pain or indigestion
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Mild rash
• Yeast overgrowth (such as oral or vaginal thrush)

• Tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergy to cefalexin, cephalosporins, or penicillin antibiotics.
• Use extra caution if you have kidney disease, because higher-strength cefalexin tablets may need dose adjustment.
• Report a history of severe diarrhea or colitis, since antibiotics can sometimes trigger antibiotic-associated colitis.
• Let your prescriber know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding so the dose can be chosen appropriately.
• Do not use this medicine for viral infections, because antibiotics like Ecef OD 750 mg Tablet do not treat colds or flu.
• Avoid alcohol if it worsens stomach upset or makes you feel unwell while taking the tablet.
• Tell your doctor about any other medicines you take, especially blood thinners or medicines that may affect kidney function.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Probenecid
• Metformin
• Live bacterial vaccines, if being used during an active infection treatment period

Store Ecef OD 750 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light, and keep it out of reach of children.