Phexin Capsule
10 Capsule(s) in StripMRP ₹269.63
₹229.19
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GLAXOSMITHKLINE
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Product Summary
| Salt Content | Cephalexin / Cefalexin(500.0 Mg) |
| Uses | Bacterial infections |
| Therapy | Antibiotic |
| Side effects | Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain |
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Medical 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 its active ingredient. Phexin capsule inhibits the cell wall synthesis of bacteria, resulting in bacterial cell death. Take Phexin capsule in the exact dose and for the duration 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 provide details about your medical history.
Uses
Contraindications
Side effects
- Diarrhoea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach pain
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
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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.
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Manufacturer Details
Brand:PHEXIN
Manufacturer Name:GLAXOSMITHKLINE
Address:Glaxosmithkline Pharmaceuticals Limited, At: Plot No. 45A & B, Anrich Industrial Estate, Ida., Bollaram, Sanga Reddy District-502 325, Telangana.
Country of Origin:India
Vendor Details
Fulfillment Information: Phexin 500 MG Capsule (10) will be delivered by a licensed retail pharmacy nearest to your location. Order acceptance and fulfillment are dependent upon the verification of your doctor's valid prescription (where applicable) and the current stock of this medicine.
References:
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