Phexin BD 375 mg Tablet

Phexin BD 375 mg Tablet is a cephalexin antibiotic tablet that contains 375 mg of cefalexin in each tablet. It belongs to the cephalosporin class of antibiotics and is used to treat certain bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like colds or flu. Phexin BD 375 mg Tablet may be prescribed for infections of the skin, throat, ear, respiratory tract, or urinary tract when the bacteria are likely to respond to cephalexin.

How it works: Cefalexin works by stopping bacteria from building the protective cell wall they need to survive. In tablet form, Phexin BD 375 mg Tablet is swallowed and then absorbed into the body to help clear the bacterial infection over time.

Phexin BD 375 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet than the Phexin BD 750 mg Tablet listed in the same brand family? Actually, 375 mg is the lower-strength option compared with 750 mg, so it may suit patients who need a smaller cephalexin dose or a dose adjustment based on age, infection type, or kidney function. Doctors may choose Phexin BD 375 mg Tablet when they want a more flexible tablet strength than 750 mg, especially if a full higher-strength dose is not needed.

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

• Swallow Phexin BD 375 mg Tablet with a glass of water unless your doctor gives different directions.
• Take it at evenly spaced times to keep the antibiotic level steady in your body.
• You may take it with or without food; taking it with food can help if it upsets your stomach.
• Finish the full prescribed course even if you start feeling better.
• Do not crush or split the tablet unless your pharmacist or prescriber says it is okay.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Phexin BD 375 mg Tablet provides 375 mg of cefalexin per tablet. The exact dose and how often you take it depend on the infection being treated, your age, and kidney function; some patients take it 2 to 4 times a day, and the doctor sets the maximum daily dose.

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

• Tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergy to cephalexin or other cephalosporin antibiotics.
• Use extra caution if you have a history of penicillin allergy, since cross-reactions can happen.
• If you have kidney disease, your doctor may need to adjust the dosing interval for Phexin BD 375 mg Tablet.
• Do not use this antibiotic for viral infections, because it will not work against viruses.
• Take care if you drive or use machines and you feel dizzy or unwell after a dose.
• Tell your clinician about pregnancy or breastfeeding before using this tablet.
• Seek medical advice if diarrhea becomes severe, because antibiotics can sometimes trigger a serious bowel infection.

• Probenecid may increase cephalexin levels in the body.
• Live oral typhoid vaccine may not work properly while you are taking antibiotics.
• Certain diabetes urine tests may be affected by cephalexin.
• Warfarin or other blood thinners may need closer monitoring.
• Other antibiotics may interact depending on the treatment plan.

Store Phexin BD 375 mg Tablet in its original strip at room temperature, away from moisture and excess heat.