Equitrol 250 mg Capsule

Equitrol 250 mg Capsule is a prescription antibiotic capsule that contains 250 mg of cefalexin in each capsule. Cefalexin belongs to the cephalosporin class of antibiotics and is used to treat certain bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like colds or flu. Equitrol 250 mg Capsule is commonly prescribed for infections of the skin, throat, ear, urinary tract, and some respiratory infections when bacteria are suspected or confirmed. Use exactly as directed by a healthcare professional to help the infection clear and reduce the risk of resistance.

How it works: Cefalexin works by stopping bacteria from building strong cell walls, which causes the bacteria to break apart and die. The capsule form is swallowed and releases the medicine so it can be absorbed and reach the infection through the bloodstream.

Equitrol 250 mg Capsule is a standard lower-strength cefalexin capsule that fits many routine dosing plans, especially when a prescriber wants to give smaller, more adjustable doses throughout the day. Compared with higher-strength cefalexin capsules, the 250 mg capsule can make it easier to tailor the total daily dose based on the type and severity of the infection and the patient’s age or body size.

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

• Swallow the Equitrol 250 mg Capsule whole with water; do not crush or chew it.
• Take it at evenly spaced times as prescribed, which may be 2 to 4 times daily depending on the infection.
• You may take Equitrol 250 mg Capsule with or without food; taking it with food can help if it upsets your stomach.
• Finish the full course even if you start feeling better before it is gone.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Do not share this antibiotic with anyone else, even if symptoms seem similar.

Each Equitrol 250 mg Capsule provides 250 mg of cefalexin per capsule. The exact number of capsules per dose and how many times per day you take them depends on the infection being treated, and the prescriber may adjust the schedule based on your age, kidney function, and response. Do not take more than the maximum daily amount your doctor prescribes for this strength.

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

Common side effects of Cefalexin may include:

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Stomach pain
• Vomiting
• Indigestion
• Mild rash
• Yeast infection

• Tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergy to cefalexin, penicillin, or other cephalosporin antibiotics.
• Use caution if you have kidney disease, because dosing may need adjustment for this 250 mg capsule.
• Report any history of severe diarrhea or colitis, since antibiotics can sometimes worsen this condition.
• Take care if you develop a rash, wheezing, facial swelling, or throat tightness after taking the capsule.
• Let your prescriber know about pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting treatment.
• Tell your doctor about all medicines you take, especially blood thinners or probenecid.
• This medicine does not treat viral infections, so it will not help with colds or flu.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Probenecid
• Metformin in some patients with kidney problems
• Live oral typhoid vaccine
• Other antibiotics that may change treatment choice

Store Equitrol 250 mg Capsule in a cool, dry place away from moisture and direct light, and keep the strip/box closed until use.