CEFALEXIN SANDOZ®Cephalexin Monohydrate
Consumer Medicine Information
What is in this leaflet This leaflet answers some common questions about Cefalexin Sandoz.
It does not contain all the available information. It does not take the place of talking to your doctor and pharmacist.
All medicines have risks and benefits. Your doctor has weighed the risks of you taking Cefalexin Sandoz against the benefits they expect it will have for you.
If you have any concerns about taking this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Keep this leaflet with the medicine. You may need to read it again.
What Cefalexin Sandoz is ud for
The name of your medicine is Cefalexin Sandoz. It contains the active ingredient cephalexin monohydrate.
Cefalexin Sandoz is an antibiotic ud to treat infections in different parts of the body caud by bacteria. Cefalexin Sandoz belongs to a group of antibiotics called cephalosporins. The antibiotics work by killing the bacteria that are causing your infection.
Cefalexin Sandoz can be ud to treat infections of the:
•respiratory tract (throat, tonsils, chest and lungs)
•no (sinusitis)
•ears (otitis media)•skin and soft tissue
•kidneys and bladder
(genitourinary tract).
Your doctor may have prescribed
Cefalexin Sandoz for another reason.
Ask your doctor if you have any
questions about why Cefalexin
Sandoz has been prescribed for
you.uf
Cefalexin Sandoz is available only
with a doctor's prescription. It is not
addictive.
Before you take
Cefalexin Sandoz
When you must not take it
Do not take Cefalexin Sandoz if:
cephalexin monohydrate, other
cephalosporins or any of the
ingredients listed at the end of
this leaflet.
S ome of the symptoms of an
allergic reaction may include
asthma, wheezing, shortness of
breath; swelling of the face, lips
or tongue which may cau
difficulty in swallowing or
breathing; skin rash, itching or
hives.
一般过去时讲解reaction to any penicillins.
Y ou may be more likely to have
an allergic reaction to Cefalexin
Sandoz if you are allergic to any
penicillins.
Do not u Cefalexin Sandoz if the
packaging is torn or shows signs of
tampering.
Do not u Cefalexin Sandoz after
the expiry date printed on the
bottle or carton has pasd.
If you are not sure whether you
should start taking Cefalexin
Sandoz, contact your doctor or
pharmacist.
Before you start to take it
Tell your doctor if:
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allergic reaction to any
cephalosporin or penicillin
medicines.
Y ou may have an incread
chance of being allergic to
Cefalexin Sandoz if you are
allergic to any cephalosporins or
penicillins.
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•any other medicines
•any other substances, such as
foods, prervatives or dyes.
become pregnant.
Y our doctor will discuss the risks
and benefits of using Cefalexin
Sandoz during pregnancy.
to breastfeed.
C efalexin Sandoz pass into
breast milk. Your doctor will
discuss the risks and benefits of
using Cefalexin Sandoz when
breastfeeding.
medical conditions, including:
•kidney dia
•stomach or bowel problems
•liver dia.
If you have not told your doctor about any of the above, tell them before you start taking Cefalexin Sandoz.
Taking other medicines
Tell your doctor if you are taking any other medicines, including medicines that you buy without a prescription from your pharmacy, supermarket or health food shop.
Some medicines may interfere with Cefalexin Sandoz. The include:
•probenecid, a medicine ud to treat gout
•metformin, a medicine ud to treat diabetes.
The medicines may be affected by Cefalexin Sandoz, or may affect how well it works. You may need to u different amounts of your medicine or you may need to u different medicines. Your doctor will advi you.
Talk to your doctor about the need for an additional method of contraception while taking Cefalexin Sandoz.
Some antibiotics may decrea the effectiveness of some birth control pills.
Your doctor and pharmacist have more information on medicines to be careful with or avoid while taking Cefalexin Sandoz.
How to take Cefalexin Sandoz
Follow all directions given to you by your doctor and pharmacist carefully.
The directions may differ from the information contained in this leaflet. If you do not understand the instructions on the pack, ask your doctor or pharmacist for help. How much to take
Cefalexin Sandoz is available as 250mg and 500mg capsules as well as 125mg/5mL and 250mg/5mL
suspensions.
Adults
The usual adult do is 250mg every
6 hours. Your doctor may
recommend a different do
depending on your condition.
Children
Your child's doctor will tell you how
much Cefalexin Sandoz your child
should take. This will depend on
your child's age, weight and the type
of infection.
How to take it
Capsule
jk罗琳哈佛演讲Swallow Cefalexin Sandoz capsules
with a glass of water.
Suspension
Always shake the bottle before
measuring the correct volume to
give to your child.
When to take it
Take each do of Cefalexin
Sandoz at about the same time
each day.
世界无童工日Taking each do of Cefalexin
Sandoz at the same time each day
will have the best effect. It will also
help you to remember when to take
the medicine.
It does not matter if you take
Cefalexin Sandoz before or after
food.
How long to take it
Continue taking Cefalexin Sandoz
until you finish the pack or until
your doctor recommends.
If you forget to take it
If it is almost time for your next
do, skip the do you misd and
take your next do when you are
meant to.
Otherwi, take it as soon as you
remember, and then go back to
taking Cefalexin Sandoz as you
would normally.
Do not take a double do to make
up for the do that you misd.
If you are not sure what to do, ask
your doctor or pharmacist.
If you have trouble remembering to
take your medicine, ask your
pharmacist for some hints.
If you take too much
(overdo)
Immediately telephone your doctor
or Poisons Information Centre
(telephone 13 11 26), or go to
Accident and Emergency at your
nearest hospital, if you think that
you or anyone el may have taken
too much Cefalexin Sandoz. Do
this even if there are no signs of
discomfort or poisoning.
You may need urgent medical
attention.
Keep the telephone numbers
handy.
If you take too much Cefalexin
Sandoz you may feel sick in the
stomach, experience diarrhoea,
convulsions or hallucinations.
While you are using
Cefalexin Sandoz
Things you must do
If the symptoms of your infection
do not improve within a few days,
or if they become wor, tell your
doctor.
If you get vere diarrhoea tell
your doctor or pharmacist
immediately. Do this even if it
occurs veral weeks after
Cefalexin Sandoz has been
stopped.
Diarrhoea may mean that you have a
rious condition affecting your
bowel. You may need urgent medical
care. Do not take any diarrhoea
medicine without first checking with
your doctor.
If you get a sore white mouth or
tongue while taking or soon after
stopping Cefalexin Sandoz, tell
your doctor. Also tell your doctor
if you get vaginal itching or discharge.
This may mean you have a fungal infection called thrush. Sometimes the u of Cefalexin Sandoz allows fungi to grow and the above symptoms to occur. Cefalexin Sandoz does not work against fungi.
If you become pregnant while you are taking Cefalexin Sandoz tell your doctor immediately.
If you are about to start taking any new medicine, tell your doctor and pharmacist that you are taking Cefalexin Sandoz.
If you have to test your urine for sugar while you are using Cefalexin Sandoz, make sure your doctor knows which type of test you u.
Cefalexin Sandoz may affect the results of some of the tests.
If you have to have any blood tests tell your doctor you are taking Cefalexin Sandoz.
Cefalexin Sandoz may affect the results of some blood tests.
Tell all the doctors, dentists and pharmacists who are treating you that you are taking Cefalexin Sandoz.
Things you must not do
Do not stop taking Cefalexin Sandoz becau you are feeling better, unless advid by your doctor.
If you do not complete the full cour prescribed by your doctor, all of the bacteria causing your infec
tion may not be killed. The bacteria may continue to grow and multiply so that your infection may not clear completely or it may return.
Do not give Cefalexin Sandoz to anyone el, even if they have the same condition as you.
Do not u Cefalexin Sandoz to treat any other complaints unless your doctor tells you to.Things to be careful of
Be careful driving or operating
machinery until you know how
Cefalexin Sandoz affects you.
Cefalexin Sandoz may cau
tiredness or dizziness in some people.
Make sure you know how you react
to Cefalexin Sandoz before you drive
a car or do anything el that may be
dangerous if you are affected.
Children should be careful when
riding bicycles or climbing trees.
Side effects
Tell your doctor or pharmacist as
examinesoon as possible if you do not feel
well while you are taking Cefalexin
Sandoz.
All medicines can have side effects.
Sometimes they are rious, most of
the time they are not. You may need
medical treatment if you get some of
the side effects.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist to
answer any questions you may
have.
While taking Cefalexin
Sandoz
Tell your doctor if you notice any
of the following and they worry
you:
•vaginal thrush - sore and itchy
vagina and/or discharge
•oral thrush - white, furry, sore
tongue and mouth
•itching of the genital area and the
skin around the back passage
•indigestion, stomach pain or
discomfort
•diarrhoea, naua, vomiting
•dizziness, unusual tiredness or
weakness
•headache
•agitation, confusion
•painful, swollen joints.
The side effects are usually mild.
Tell your doctor immediately if
you notice any of the following:
•confusion and hallucinations
(eing, feeling or hearing things
that are not there)
•yellowing of the skin and eyes
•dark coloured urine
•fever
•bleeding or bruising more easily
than normal.
The are rious side effects. You
may need urgent medical attention.
Serious side effects are rare.
If any of the following happen, stop
taking Cefalexin Sandoz and tell
your doctor immediately or go to
Accident and Emergency at your
nearest hospital:
•watery and vere diarrhoea,
which may also be bloody
•vere abdominal cramps or
stomach cramps
•swelling of the face, lips, mouth,
tongue or throat which may cau
difficulty in swallowing or
breathing
•any skin rash, itching, hives,
blistering or peeling of the skin
•vere blisters and bleeding in the
lips, eyes, mouth, no and
genitals
•blood in the urine.
The are very rious side effects.
You may need urgent medical
attention or hospitalisation. The
side effects are rare.
After finishing Cefalexin
Sandoz
Tell your doctor immediately if
you notice any of the following side
effects, particularly if they occur
veral weeks after you stop taking
Cefalexin Sandoz:
•vere abdominal cramps or
stomach cramps
•watery and vere diarrhoea,
which may also be bloody
•fever, in combination with one or
both of the above.
The are rious side effects. You may have a rious condition affecting your bowel. You may need urgent medical attention. However, the side effects are rare.
Do not take any diarrhoea medicine without first checking with your doctor.
Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. Tell your doctor if you notice anything el that is making you feel unwell.
Do not be alarmed by this list of possible side effects. You may not experience any of them.
After using Cefalexin Sandoz
Storage
Capsule
Keep your capsules in the original pack until it is time to take them.
If you take your capsules out of the blister pack, they will not keep as well.
Keep your 250mg capsules in a cool dry place where the temperature stays below 30°C.
Keep your 500mg capsules in a cool dry place where the temperature stays below 25°C.
Suspension
Keep your suspension refrigerated (do not freeze). If you take the suspension out of the refrigerator, it will not keep well.
Do not u any suspension that is left in the bottle after 14 days.
Do not store Cefalexin Sandoz or any other medicine in the bathroom or near a sink. Do not leave it in the car or on a window sill.
Heat and dampness can destroy some medicines.
Keep Cefalexin Sandoz where children cannot reach it.A locked cupboard at least one-and-
a-half metres above the ground is a
good place to store medicines.
Disposal
If your doctor tells you to stop taking
Cefalexin Sandoz, or the capsules
have pasd their expiry date or more
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suspension was mixed, ask your
pharmacist what to do with any
medicine that is left over.
Product description
What it looks like
Cefalexin Sandoz comes as capsules
and suspensions.
Cefalexin Sandoz 250mg capsules
have a dark green cap imprinted with
"250" in black ink and a white body.
Cefalexin Sandoz 500mg capsules
are opaque white in colour. Each
pack contains 20 capsules.
Cefalexin Sandoz 125mg/5mL and
250mg/5mL suspensions are orange-
yellow in colour with a fruity
flavour. Each bottle contains 100mL.
Ingredients
Capsule
Cefalexin Sandoz capsules contain
cephalexin (as monohydrate)
equivalent to 250mg or 500mg of
cephalexin anhydrous as the active
ingredient.
The 250mg capsule also contains
microcrystalline cellulo and
magnesium stearate. The capsule
shell and body contain gelatin,
sodium lauryl sulphate, titanium
dioxide, sunt yellow FCF, patent
blue V, quinoline yellow, TekPrint
SW-9008 black ink and water. The
250mg capsule does not contain
lacto, sucro, gluco or
tartrazine.
The 500mg capsule also contains
magnesium stearate and
microcrystalline cellulo. The
capsule shell contains gelatin and
titanium dioxide. The 500mg capsule
does not contain lacto, sucro,
gluten, tartrazine or azo dyes.
Suspension
Cefalexin Sandoz suspension
contains cephalexin (as
monohydrate) equivalent to 125mg/
5mL or 250mg/5mL of cephalexin
anhydrous as the active ingredient.
diel generatorIt also contains saccharin sodium,
simethicone, citric acid anhydrous,
guar galactomannan, sodium
benzoate, sucro, iron oxide yellow,
strawberry, apple, raspberry and tutti
frutti flavourings.
Sponsor
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54 Waterloo Road
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T el: 1800 634 500blond
T his leaflet was revid in February
2016.
Australian Register
Numbers
Capsules
250mg - AUST R 150170
500mg - AUST R 78980
Suspension
125mg/5mL - AUST R 78981
250mg/5mL - AUST R 78982
