Lexin 500 mg Capsule

Lexin 500 mg Capsule is an antibiotic capsule that contains 500 mg of cefalexin in each capsule. Cefalexin is a cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial infections, including infections of the skin, throat, ears, respiratory tract, and urinary tract when prescribed by a clinician. Lexin 500 mg Capsule works only against bacteria, not viruses like the common cold or flu. The exact dose and length of treatment depend on the infection being treated and the prescriber’s instructions.

How it works: Cefalexin helps kill susceptible bacteria by interfering with the bacteria’s cell-wall building process, which causes the bacteria to break down and die. In capsule form, Lexin 500 mg Capsule delivers this medicine by mouth for infections that your prescriber believes can be treated with oral cefalexin.

Lexin 500 mg Capsule is a higher-strength cefalexin capsule, which can be useful when a clinician wants fewer capsules per dose than lower-strength options. Because each capsule contains 500 mg, it may be chosen for adults and older children who can swallow capsules and who have been assessed to need this strength. It is not meant to be started or adjusted on your own, since the right cefalexin dose depends on the infection, kidney function, and overall health.

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

• Swallow Lexin 500 mg Capsule whole with water; do not chew or open the capsule unless your prescriber or pharmacist tells you to.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, at evenly spaced times, to keep a steady amount of medicine in your body.
• You may take Lexin 500 mg Capsule with or without food; taking it with food can help reduce stomach upset.
• Finish the full course even if you feel better early, because stopping too soon can let the infection come back.
• 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 their symptoms seem similar.

Each Lexin 500 mg Capsule provides 500 mg of cefalexin per capsule. Depending on the infection, a doctor may prescribe it more than once a day, commonly every 6 to 12 hours; the exact schedule and maximum daily dose are determined by the prescriber and the patient’s condition. Follow the prescription carefully, especially because this is a higher-strength capsule compared with lower-strength cefalexin options.

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 upset stomach
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Mild rash or itching
• Dizziness

• Do not use Lexin 500 mg Capsule if you have a known allergy to cefalexin or other cephalosporin antibiotics.
• Tell your prescriber if you have a penicillin allergy, since cross-reactions can happen in some people.
• Use extra caution if you have kidney problems, because cefalexin dosing may need adjustment.
• Tell your clinician if you have a history of colitis or severe antibiotic-associated diarrhea.
• This capsule may cause dizziness in some people; use caution when driving or doing anything that requires alertness until you know how it affects you.
• Tell your healthcare professional about any other medicines or supplements you take before starting treatment.
• Use in pregnancy or breastfeeding only when your prescriber says it is appropriate.

• Probenecid can increase cefalexin levels in the body.
• Metformin may interact, so your clinician may monitor you more closely.
• Warfarin and other blood thinners may have altered effects and may need monitoring.
• Live bacterial vaccines may work less well while you are taking antibiotics.
• Other antibiotics may affect how cefalexin is used or tolerated, so your clinician should review the full medication list.

Store Lexin 500 mg Capsule at room temperature in its original strip/box, away from moisture and heat, and keep it out of reach of children.