Phexin 500mg Strip Of 10 Capsules
Phexin 500 MG Description
Phexin capsule is an antibiotic medicine. It is used to treat various bacterial infections of the airway, lung, throat, skin, urinary tract, and reproductive system. It contains cephalexin as an active ingredient. Phexin capsule inhibits the cell wall synthesis of bacteria, which results in bacterial cell death. Take Phexin capsule in the exact dose and duration as prescribed by the doctor. Avoid skipping a dose or consuming it more than recommended. Do not stop taking the medicine on your own. Before using Phexin capsule, inform the doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding and about your detailed medical history.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹258.88 |
You Save | ₹2.62 (1% on MRP) |
Contains | Cephalexin / Cefalexin(500.0 Mg) |
Uses | Bacterial infections |
Side effects | Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain |
Therapy | ANTIBIOTIC |
Uses of Phexin 500 MG
Contraindications of Phexin 500 MG
Side effects of Phexin 500 MG
- Diarrhoea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach pain
Precautions and Warnings of Phexin 500 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
- Phexin capsule passes into the breastmilk. Consult the doctor if you are breastfeeding before initiating the treatment.
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have an allergy to this medicine or penicillin antibiotics.
- You develop continuous watery diarrhoea or black tarry stools and fever.
- You develop allergic reactions like rashes with blisters and peeling of the skin, etc. after taking this medicine.
- You have kidney or liver disease.
Directions for Use of Phexin 500 MG
- Phexin capsule should be taken as prescribed by the doctor.
- Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
- It can be taken with or after food.
- It would be best if you take it at a fixed time for optimal results.
- Do not consume more than the dose prescribed by your doctor.
Storage and disposal of Phexin 500 MG
- Store Phexin capsules below 25°C in a clean and dry place, protected from moisture, sunlight and heat.
- Keep it away from children and pets.
Quick Tips of Phexin 500 MG
- Phexin capsule is an antibiotic medicine used to treat various bacterial infections of the airway, lung, throat, skin, urinary tract, and reproductive system.
- Take this capsule in the exact dose and duration as prescribed by the doctor.
- Complete the entire course of treatment with this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. Do not miss any dose and do not take more than the prescribed dose.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning on becoming pregnant, or breastfeeding before starting Phexin capsule.
- Also, inform your doctor about all other medicines that you take and your complete medical history.
- Diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, and indigestion can be seen as side effects of this medicine, inform your doctor if the side effects do not resolve over time.
- Inform your doctor if you have an allergy to this medicine or penicillin antibiotics.
Dosage of Phexin 500 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Mode of Action of Phexin 500 MG
How Does It Work?
Interactions of Phexin 500 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines affect the way Phexin capsule works, or Phexin capsule itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Inform your doctor about all medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid possible interaction
- Antibiotics like streptomycin and water pills like furosemide when taken along with this medicine may affect kidney function.
- Other medicines that must be used with caution are blood thinners and antidiabetic medicines like metformin.
- Phexin capsule alters the action of contraceptive pills. If you are using the contraceptive pill while being treated with this medicine, you may need to use an additional physical contraceptive measure....
- Patients on anti-gout medicine like probenecid with existing kidney function problems must be cautious.
Content Details
Dr. Mansi Savla
B. Pharm, PharmD
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What should I let know my healthcare provider before taking Phexin capsule?
- Inform the doctor regarding the detailed medical and surgical history.
- Inform the physician if you have liver or kidney disease.
- Inform the doctor about your pregnancy, breastfeeding or planning for a baby.
Q: Can Phexin capsule affect the blood test values if performed any?
Q: Can I stop taking Phexin capsule on my own?
Q: Can I use Phexin capsule for throat infection?
Q: What is the composition of Phexin capsule?
Q: Can I take Phexin capsule for toothache?
Q: What is Phexin capsule used for?
Q: Are Phexin and cephalexin the same?
References
- Ceporex Oral Preparations [Internet]. Gskpro.com. 2022 [cited 21 Apr 2022]
- Cefalexin Tablets 500mg - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 21 Apr 2022]
- Cephalexin: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2022 [cited 21 Apr 2022]
- Cephalexin [Internet]. Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2022 [cited 21 Apr 2022]
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2022 [cited 21 Apr 2022]
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