Ceporex 1 g 8 tablets

Available at Pharmaegy Pharmacy. Use as directed by your doctor.

Ceporex 1g 8 tablets Composition: Each tablet contains: Cephalexin monohydrate — equivalent to 1 g of cephalexin Pharmacological properties: Cefalexin is a 1st generation beta-lactam antibiotic from the cephalosporin group: 1. Mechanism of action: • Disrupts the synthesis of the bacterial cell wall • Has a bactericidal effect (leads to the death of the microbial cell) 2. Spectrum of activity: • Effective against: – Staphylococcus aureus (including penicillinase-producing) – Streptococcus pneumoniae – Streptococcus pyogenes – Escherichia coli, Proteus mirabilis, Klebsiella pneumoniae 3. Pharmacokinetics: • Well absorbed when taken orally • Reaches therapeutic concentrations in tissues and urine • Excreted primarily by the kidneys Indications for use: • Upper respiratory tract infections (tonsillitis, pharyngitis, sinusitis) • Lower respiratory tract infections (bronchitis, pneumonia) • Urinary tract infections (cystitis, urethritis, pyelonephritis) • Skin and soft tissue infections (furunculosis, impetigo, abscesses) • Bone and joint infections • Prevention of bacterial infections before surgery (as indicated) Method of administration and dosage: • Usual adult dose: — 250–1000 mg every 6–12 hours, depending on the severity of the infection — Maximum daily dose — up to 4 g/day • Ceporex 1 g: — Usually 1 tablet is taken every 12 hours (2 times a day) • Duration of treatment — usually from 7 to 14 days The tablet is taken orally, regardless of food intake, with water. In case of impaired renal function, a dose adjustment is required.