CEPHADEX 500 MG DROP is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the lungs, ears, throat, urinary tract, skin, soft tissues, bones, and joints. It kills bacteria, which helps to improve your symptoms and cure the infection. CEPHADEX 500 MG DROP may be taken with or without food. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for, but you should always complete a full course of this antibiotic as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking it until you have finished, even when you feel better. If you stop taking it early, some bacteria may survive and the infection may come back. It will not work for viral infections such as flu or the common cold. Using any antibiotic when you do not need it can make it less effective for future infections. The most common side effects of this medicine include rash, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, indigestion, and diarrhea. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days. Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics or have any kidney or liver problems. You should also let your doctor know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it.

• Stomach pain
• Nausea
• Indigestion
• Diarrhea
• Vomiting

If you miss a dose of CEPHADEX 500 MG DROP, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

• Q. Q. Is cephalexin safe??
  Ans: Cephalexin is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
• Q. Q. Can the use of CEPHADEX 500 MG DROP cause diarrhea??
  Ans: Yes, the use of CEPHADEX 500 MG DROP can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.
• Q. Q. What if CEPHADEX 500 MG DROP doesn't work??
  Ans: Talk to your doctor if CEPHADEX 500 MG DROP doesn't seem to work for you. Your doctor may increase the dose of CEPHADEX 500 MG DROP or switch you to an alternate option, which may work for you.
• Q. Q. What if I don't get better after using CEPHADEX 500 MG DROP??
  Ans: Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.
• Q. Q. Can I stop taking CEPHADEX 500 MG DROP when my symptoms are relieved??
  Ans: No, do not stop taking CEPHADEX 500 MG DROP and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

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