cephalexin as cephalexin monohydrate 500 MG Oral Capsule

INDICATIONS & USAGE Cephalexin capsules, USP is indicated for the treatment of the following infections when caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms: Respiratory tract infections caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae and Streptococcus pyogenes (Penicillin is the usual drug of choice in the treatment and prevention of streptococcal infections, including the prophylaxis of rheumatic fever. Cephalexin Capsules, USP is generally effective in the eradication of streptococci from the nasopharynx; however, substantial data establishing the efficacy of cephalexin in the subsequent prevention of rheumatic fever are not available at present.) Otitis media due to Streptococcus pneumoniae , Haemophilus influenzae , Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes , and Moraxella catarrhalis Skin and skin structure infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus and/or Streptococcus pyogenes Bone infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus and/or Proteus mirabilis Genitourinary tract infections, including acute prostatitis, caused by Escherichia coli , Proteus mirabilis , and Klebsiella pneumoniae Note — Culture and susceptibility tests should be initiated prior to and during therapy. Renal function studies should be performed when indicated. To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of cephalexin capsules, USP and other antibacterial drugs, cephalexin capsules, USP should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. When culture and susceptibility information are available, they should be considered in selecting or modifying antibacterial therapy. In the absence of such data, local epidemiology and susceptibility patterns may contribute to the empiric selection of therapy.

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`[1] drug ineffective` `[2] pain` `[3] fatigue` `[4] nausea` `[5] headache` `[6] arthralgia` `[7] dyspnoea` `[8] vomiting` `[9] diarrhoea` `[10] rash`

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CAPSULE GREEN 219

HOW SUPPLIED Cephalexin capsules, USP are available in: The 250 mg capsules are a white to off white powder filled into size 2 capsules (dark green cap and dark green body) that are imprinted with “220” on the both cap and body in edible black ink. They are available as follows: Bottles of 100 NDC 52343-017-01 Bottles of 500 NDC-52343-017-05 The 500 mg capsules are a white to off white powder filled into size 0 capsules (light green cap and light green body) that are imprinted with “219” on the both cap and body in edible black ink. They are available as follows: Bottles of 100 NDC-52343-018-01 Bottles of 500 NDC-52343-018-05 Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to77°F); excursions permitted to 15 to 30°C (59 to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].

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