Country: Ireland
Language: English
Source: HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority)
Cefalexin Anhydrous
Flynn Pharma Limited
J01DB; J01DB01
Cefalexin Anhydrous
500 milligram(s)
Film-coated tablet
Product subject to prescription which may not be renewed (A)
First-generation cephalosporins; cefalexin
Marketed
1977-04-14
Package leaflet: Information for the user KEFLEX 500MG FILM-COATED TABLETS & 250MG HARD CAPSULES Cefalexin anhydrous The name of your medicine is Keflex 500mg film-coated tablets and 250mg hard capsules, which will be referred to as Keflex throughout this document. READ ALL OF THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU START TAKING THIS MEDICINE BECAUSE IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOU. • Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again. • If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist. • This medicine has been prescribed for you. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their signs of illness are the same as yours. • If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4. What is in this leaflet: 1. WHAT KEFLEX IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR 2. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU TAKE KEFLEX 3.HOW TO TAKE KEFLEX 4.POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS 5.HOW TO STORE KEFLEX 6.CONTENTS OF THE PACK AND OTHER INFORMATION 1 WHAT KEFLEX IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR Keflex contains the active ingredient cefalexin monohydrate, which is an antibiotic. Keflex is used to treat the following infections caused by bacteria that can be killed by cefalexin: • Respiratory tract (lung and airways) infections e.g. tonsillitis, pharyngitis and bronchitis • Middle ear infection (otitis media) • Skin and soft tissue (e.g. muscle) infections • Bone and joint infections • Infections of the reproductive organs and urinary tract (e.g. cystitis), including acute inflammation of the prostate (prostatitis) • Dental infections. 2 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU TAKE KEFLEX DO NOT TAKE KEFLEX IF • you are allergic (hypersensitive) to cefalexin, other cephalosporins (similar antibiotics) or any of the other ingredients (these are listed in Section 6). An allergic reaction may include rash, itching, difficulty breathing or swelling of the face, lips, throat or tongue. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Talk to your doctor or pharmacist Read the complete document
Health Products Regulatory Authority 23 June 2022 CRN00CYCS Page 1 of 5 SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS 1 NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT Keflex 500 mg Film-Coated Tablets 2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION Each tablet contains 500 mg cefalexin anhydrous (as the monohydrate). For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1. 3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM Film-coated tablet. Pillow shaped, 16 mm long, scored, peach, marked GP4. Scoreline is to facilitate breaking for ease of swallowing only. 4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS 4.1 THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS Cefalexin is a semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic for oral administration. Cefalexin is indicated in the treatment of the following infections due to susceptible micro-organisms: Respiratory tract infections Otitis media Skin and soft tissue infections Bone and joint infections Genito‑urinary tract infections, including acute prostatitis Dental infections 4.2 POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION Keflex is administered orally. _Adults:_ The adult dosage ranges from 1-4g daily, in divided doses; most infections will respond to a dosage of 500mg every 8 hours. For skin and soft tissue infections, streptococcal pharyngitis and mild, uncomplicated urinary tract infections, the usual dosage is 250mg every 6 hours, or 500mg every 12 hours. For more severe infections or those caused by less susceptible organisms, larger doses may be needed. If daily doses of Keflex greater than 4g are required, parenteral cephalosporins, in appropriate doses, should be considered. _The elderly and patients with impaired renal function: _As for adults. Reduce dosage if renal function is markedly impaired (see section 4.4, ‘Special warnings and precautions for use’). _Children:_ The usual recommended daily dosage for children is 25-50mg/kg (10-20mg/lb), in divided doses. For skin and soft tissue infections, streptococcal pharyngitis and mild, uncomplicated urinary tract infections, the total daily dose may be divided and administered every 12 hours. For most infections the following schedule i Read the complete document