Cerox Suspension 250mg / 5ml

About Cerox Suspension 250mg / 5ml

Cerox Suspension 250mg / 5ml Uses

• Respiratory tract infections such as tonsillitis and bronchitis
• Ear, nose, and throat infections
• Urinary tract infections
• Skin, bone, and soft tissue infections
• Prevention of infection before certain dental procedures

Cerox Suspension 250mg / 5ml Benefits

• Liquid form makes accurate weight based dosing easier for children
• Pleasant taste that most children accept without difficulty
• Effective against many everyday childhood infections
• Lower cost compared to many newer antibiotic suspensions

What Experts Say

Cephalexin is a first generation cephalosporin antibiotic. It stops bacteria from building a normal cell wall, which weakens the wall until the bacterial cell bursts and dies. This makes it effective against many common gram positive and some gram negative bacteria.

The suspension form is dosed by body weight in children, usually split into three or four doses across the day, while adults often take a fixed dose every six to twelve hours depending on the infection. The bottle should be shaken well before every dose so the medicine is spread evenly through the liquid.

Doctors ask about penicillin allergy before prescribing cephalexin, since a small number of people with penicillin allergy also react to cephalosporins. The course length, often seven to fourteen days, should be completed fully to lower the chance of the infection coming back or bacteria becoming resistant, and follow up is arranged if fever or symptoms persist beyond a few days of treatment.

Drug Class

• First Generation Cephalosporin Antibiotic

Cerox Suspension 250mg / 5ml formula

• Cephalexin

Available forms

• Suspension

How to use Cerox Suspension 250mg / 5ml?

• Shake the bottle well before every single dose
• Use the marked measuring spoon or oral syringe provided, not a household spoon
• Give at evenly spaced times through the day as advised by your doctor
• Can be given with or without food, though food may help if it upsets the stomach
• Complete the full course even if symptoms improve within a few days

Drug Interactions

This medicine can interact with several other drugs, so tell your doctor everything you or your child takes.

• Metformin: Cephalexin can raise metformin levels in the blood
• Probenecid: Slows removal of cephalexin from the body, raising its levels
• Warfarin: May increase bleeding risk when combined with cephalexin
• Live bacterial vaccines: Antibiotics can reduce the effectiveness of these vaccines

Risks and warnings

• Penicillin allergy: Tell your doctor if you or your child has ever had an allergic reaction to penicillin, as cross reaction is possible
• Kidney problems: Dose may need adjustment in people with reduced kidney function
• Diarrhoea: Contact your doctor if watery or bloody diarrhoea develops during or after treatment
• Incomplete course: Stopping early can allow the infection to return or become harder to treat

Cerox Suspension 250mg / 5ml Side Effects

This suspension is generally well tolerated, though some effects can occur.

• Stomach upset
• Nausea
• Mild diarrhoea
• Loss of appetite

Contact your doctor or seek medical help right away if you notice these serious effects.

• Severe or bloody diarrhoea
• Skin rash, hives, or swelling of the face and throat
• Difficulty breathing
• Unusual bruising or bleeding

Storage Conditions

• Store the unopened bottle below 25°C in a cool, dry place
• After mixing, keep the suspension in the refrigerator and use within the period printed on the label, usually within two weeks
• Do not freeze the suspension
• Keep out of reach of children and discard any unused medicine after the course ends