Cephadex 250 mg Tablet 10's

Cephadex 250 mg Tablet is used in the treatment of various bacterial infections caused by susceptible organisms. The detailed uses of Cephadex 250 mg Tablet are as follows:

• Respiratory Tract Infections: Cephadex 250 mg Tablet is used in the treatment of pharyngitis (sore throat), tonsillitis (tonsil inflammation), bronchitis (airway inflammation), and pneumonia (lung infection).
• Ear Infections: Cephadex 250 mg Tablet is effective in treating middle ear infections (otitis media), especially in children.
• Skin and Soft Tissue Infections: Cephadex 250 mg Tablet is commonly indicated for bacterial skin infections, such as cellulitis (affects the middle skin layers/dermis and underlying tissues), impetigo (a highly contagious skin infection that affects the outer skin layers), and infected wounds or surgical incisions.
• Bone Infections: Cephadex 250 mg Tablet is effective in treating mild bone infections caused by bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus.
• Genitourinary Tract Infections: Cephadex 250 mg Tablet helps manage bacterial infections of the urinary and reproductive systems, including cystitis (bladder inflammation), pyelonephritis (kidney infection), and acute prostatitis (inflammation of the prostate gland).
• Dental Infections: Cephadex 250 mg Tablet may be prescribed to treat dental abscesses (infection at the tooth root or in the gums), gum infections (gingivitis or periodontitis), and sometimes for infection control after dental procedures.

Cephadex 250 mg Tablet belongs to the group of antibiotics called cephalosporin, used to treat various bacterial infections of the nose, lungs, ear, bones, joints, skin, urinary tract, prostate gland, and reproductive system. Cephadex 250 mg Tablet contains Cephalexin, which is bactericidal in nature. It works by blocking the activity of enzymes that are responsible for making peptidoglycan, an important component of the bacterial cell wall. Thus, it kills the bacteria and helps in treating and preventing the spread of infections. Cephadex 250 mg Tablet is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against a wide range of bacteria, such as gram-positive staphylococci and streptococci bacteria, including susceptible isolates of Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, S. pyogenes, Haemophilus influenzae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Moraxella catarrhalis, and Proteus mirabilis.

• Cephadex 250 mg Tablet can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor.
• Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety
• Swallow Cephadex 250 mg Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
• Do not crush, chew or break it.

• Antibiotics can alter the beneficial bacteria in the stomach, which help with indigestion. Therefore, you are advised to consume foods rich in probiotics, such as yoghurt, curd, kefir, sauerkraut, tempeh, kimchi, miso, kombucha, buttermilk, natto, and cheese.
• Eat fibre-rich food like whole grains, beans, lentils, berries, broccoli, peas, and bananas.
• Avoid foods rich in calcium, such as grapefruit, and grapefruit juice, as they may interfere with the absorption of antibiotics.
• Avoid alcohol consumption and tobacco smoking to treat your condition effectively.
• To cure your condition effectively, complete the full course of Cephadex 250 mg Tablet even though you find symptomatic relief.

Before starting Cephadex 250 mg Tablet , please inform your doctor if you have any allergies (to any antibiotic), bowel disease, seizures, diabetes, or kidney or liver problems. Do not take Cephadex 250 mg Tablet if you have porphyria (a hereditary metabolic disorder). Consult your doctor if you experience a skin rash or prolonged, significant diarrhoea with abdominal pain. Talk to your doctor before taking Cephadex 250 mg Tablet if you have/had inflammation of the intestine. Long-term usage of Cephadex 250 mg Tablet may lead to interaction with resistant bacteria and fungi. Avoid taking Cephadex 250 mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed by a doctor. Cephadex 250 mg Tablet should not be given to children below 5 years.