Infexin Capsule 250mg

About Infexin Capsule 250mg

Infexin Capsule 250mg Uses

• Respiratory tract infections such as tonsillitis, pharyngitis and bronchitis
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Urinary tract infections
• Ear infections such as otitis media
• Mild to moderate bacterial infections needing a lower antibiotic dose

Drug Class

• First generation cephalosporin antibiotic

What Experts Say

Cephradine belongs to the first generation cephalosporin family of antibiotics, related to penicillin, and works by weakening the bacterial cell wall until the bacteria burst and die. The 250mg strength is often chosen for patients who need a lower or more frequent dosing schedule, such as smaller adults or those with a milder infection that does not need the higher 500mg dose.

Doctors commonly prescribe this strength for uncomplicated infections of the throat, skin, ears or urinary tract. Because cephradine clears from the body fairly quickly, the 250mg dose is usually taken three to four times a day to keep a steady level of the drug in the bloodstream between meals.

Like other cephalosporins, cephradine has a well established safety record, though patients with a known penicillin allergy face a small but real risk of cross reaction. Experts recommend completing the entire prescribed course, even after symptoms improve, since stopping early is a leading driver of antibiotic resistance.

Infexin Capsule 250mg formula

• Cephradine 250mg

Available forms

• Capsule
• Suspension

How to use Infexin Capsule 250mg?

• Take this capsule by mouth, with or without food, exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• Swallow it whole with a full glass of water. Do not crush or open the capsule.
• Space doses evenly through the day, usually every six to eight hours, to keep drug levels steady.
• Complete the full course even if symptoms improve after a few days.
• If a dose is missed, take it as soon as you remember unless the next dose is close.

Drug Interactions

• Probenecid: Slows removal of cephradine from the body, raising drug levels.
• Warfarin: May increase bleeding risk when combined with this antibiotic.
• Metformin: Cephradine can raise metformin blood levels, increasing side effect risk.
• Live typhoid vaccine: Antibiotics can reduce the vaccine's effectiveness.
• Other bacteriostatic antibiotics: Combined use may reduce cephradine's bacteria killing effect.

Risks and warnings

• Penicillin allergy: Cross reaction risk exists, tell your doctor if you have ever reacted to penicillin.
• Kidney disease: Dose adjustment may be needed since cephradine is cleared through the kidneys.
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Use only if your doctor confirms it is necessary.
• Prolonged use: Extended courses can lead to a secondary fungal or resistant bacterial infection.
• Seizure history: Use with caution in patients who have had seizures in the past.

Infexin Capsule 250mg Side Effects

• Nausea or upset stomach
• Diarrhea
• Loss of appetite
• Headache
• Mild skin rash
• Vaginal itching or yeast infection with prolonged use
• Severe allergic reaction such as swelling, hives or difficulty breathing (rare)

Storage Conditions

Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep the capsule in its original strip until use. Keep out of reach of children.