Phexin Dry Syrup

Phexin Dry Syrup is an antibiotic syrup that contains cefalexin, a first-generation cephalosporin. The exact amount in each bottle is as labelled on the pack, and it is made by GSK, India in a 10-bottle strip/box pack. Phexin Dry Syrup is used to treat certain bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like colds or flu. It may be prescribed for infections of the throat, skin, ears, lungs, and urinary tract when a doctor decides cefalexin is appropriate.

How it works: Cefalexin works by stopping bacteria from building the protective wall they need to survive. In syrup form, Phexin Dry Syrup lets you measure the prescribed dose accurately so the medicine can work throughout the body against susceptible bacteria.

Phexin Dry Syrup is the liquid form of cefalexin, which can be easier to swallow and easier for a clinician to adjust for children or adults who need a measured dose. Compared with Phexin Kid Tablet DT, this syrup can be more suitable when swallowing tablets is difficult, but it should be used only as prescribed because the labeled strength is intended for doctor-directed dosing rather than self-selection.

• Bacterial throat and tonsil infections
• Ear infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Respiratory tract infections
• Urinary tract infections

• Shake the bottle well before each dose if it has already been reconstituted.
• Measure the dose with an oral syringe, dosing spoon, or cup, not a kitchen spoon.
• Take it exactly as directed by your doctor; the number of mL depends on the prescribed dose for this exact Phexin Dry Syrup bottle strength.
• It may be taken with or without food, but taking it with food can help reduce stomach upset.
• Finish the full prescribed course even if symptoms improve early.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Phexin Dry Syrup provides cefalexin in the bottle strength labeled on the pack, and the exact dose is measured in mL after reconstitution. Depending on the infection and the patient’s age and weight, a doctor may prescribe it 2 to 4 times a day, but the maximum daily amount is determined by the prescriber and the patient’s kidney function. Do not use this syrup as a starting dose on your own; the doctor chooses the correct dose, duration, and frequency for this specific product.

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
• Mild rash
• Headache
• Loose stools, which may be more noticeable with liquid cefalexin in some patients

• Do not use Phexin Dry Syrup if you have a known allergy to cefalexin or other cephalosporin antibiotics.
• Tell your doctor if you have had a serious penicillin allergy, since some people are allergic to both classes.
• Use extra caution if you have kidney disease, because the dose may need adjustment.
• If the syrup is sweetened, check with your clinician if you have diabetes and need to monitor sugar intake.
• Do not use it for viral infections, because antibiotics do not treat colds or flu.
• Let your doctor know about a history of severe diarrhea or colitis after antibiotics.
• Use caution when driving only if you feel dizzy, unwell, or weak after a dose.

• Probenecid
• Metformin
• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Live bacterial vaccines such as oral typhoid vaccine
• Other antibiotics that your doctor wants you to avoid combining with cefalexin

Store the reconstituted Phexin Dry Syrup as directed on the label, tightly closed, away from heat and moisture, and keep it out of reach of children.