Cephaloxin is an antibiotic belonging to the cephalosporin family and is used for various infections in the respiratory tract, genitourinary tract, pelvis, soft, moist and articulated tissues, it is important to prescribe this medicine, since misuse can cause microorganisms to resist the effect of the antibiotic.
It is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, which has a great bactericidal action and is able to eliminate sensitive bacteria. Cephaloxin can also be known by its trade names Keflex, Generic Cephalexin, Cefalexin or Ceporex.
- Headache may be indicated for the treatment of infections of the airways.
- Genitourinaries.
- Skin and soft tissues.
- Joints and joints: pharyngoamigdalitis.
- Otitis.
- Middle ear infection.
- Peritonitis.
- Sinusitis.
- Bronchitis and pneumonia.
- Urtritis.
- Cystitis.
- Skinitis.
- Attachitis and prostatitis.
- For tuberculosis.
- Abscesses.
- Surgical and traumatic legacies.
- Prophylaxis of dental procedures.
- It can also be used as a treatment in patients allergic to penicillins.
The recommended dose depends on the infection to be treated and the age of the person:
It is used to treat strep throat, skin infections and unco complicated cystitis in patients over 15 years of age at a dose of 500 mg or 1 g, and can be administered every 12 hours over a period of 7 to 14 days.
For respiratory tract infections caused by S. pneumoniae and S. pyogenes, it is necessary to use a dose of 500 mg every 6 hours.
More serious infections or those caused by less sensitive microorganisms require higher levels. If daily doses of cephaloxin greater than 4 g need to be ingested, your doctor should consider using an injectable cephalosporin at appropriate doses.
The recommended daily dose for children is 25 to 50 mg per kg of body weight in divided doses.
For pharyngitis in children over an age, kidney infections and skin infections, the total daily dose may be divided and administered every 12 hours.
Antibiotics should be taken on medical advice because when not used properly, they can damage the body. Know what antibiotics are for and what to do.
Some of the side effects of cephalexin in the gastrointestinal tract are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, hives sometimes by anal and genital itching.
This antibiotic is contraindicated in patients allergic to aspirin, cephalosporins, other beta-lacetamic antibiotics, formula components and penicillins, who may have a cross allergic reaction between cephalxine and penicillins, as well as being an appropriate contrast in patients suffering from hepatic and renal impairment.
Do not administer in case of embargo while pregnant, during a period of lactation is diabetic, you should consult with your doctor before starting treatment so that your balance is balanced and the benefit is favorable.