Sporidex 500mg

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR?

Sporidex 500mg is a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic, prescribed for susceptible infections. It stops or slows the growth of bacterial cells.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Cephalexin works to harm the bacteria and fight the infection.

HOW TO USE?

Adult: PO- Susceptible infections- The recommended dose is 1-2 gday in divided doses. Up to 6 gday in more serious infections. Prophylaxis against recurrent UTI- The recommended dose is 125 mgday at night. It comes as a capsule, tablet and liquid to take by mouth, with or without food.

SIDE EFFECTS:

Upset stomach or throwing up. Diarrhea. For women, vaginal yeast infection. Report itching or discharge.

WHAT TO DO IF I MISS A DOSE?

Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses. Do not change the dose or stop this drug.

PRECAUTIONS:

Alert your doctor if you have a history of allergic reactions (rash, breathlessness, swollen mouth or eyes) to similar antibiotics such as cefaclor, cefuroxime, cefixime, ceftibuten or any other cephalosporin antibiotics. Alert your doctor if you are allergic to penicillin antibiotics, for example, amoxicillin, ampicillin and cloxacillin. Penicillins are related to cephalosporins and if you are allergic to one, you may be allergic to the other too.

WHEN DO I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL HELP?

If you think there was an overdose, call your local poison control center or ER right away. Signs of a very bad reaction to the drug includes wheezing, chest tightness, fever, itching, bad cough, blue or gray skin color, seizures, or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; Very upset stomach or throwing up; Diarrhea, even after drug is stopped; Any bruising or bleeding; Any rash. If side effect or health problem is not better or you are feeling worse.

CAN I TAKE IT WITH OTHER MEDICINES?

Do not take Cefalexin together with antacids because antacids could reduce the effectiveness of the antibiotic. Antacids are not likely to relieve the stomach discomfort that Cefalexin may cause. If you must take antacids, take between meals at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after you have taken Cefalexin. Alert your doctor if you are taking warfarin or probenecid.

FOOD RESTRICTIONS:

Avoid Alcohol.

HOW TO STORE:

Store it at room temperature (25°C), and in an airtight container.

PREGNANCY CATEGORY:

Category A : Adequate and well-controlled human studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters).

THERAPEUTIC CLASSIFICATION:

Cephalosporins.