About Keflex Drops 100mg / ml
Keflex Drops 100mg / ml contains cephalexin, a cephalosporin antibiotic dosed by dropper for infants.
Keflex Drops 100mg / ml Uses
- Treats bacterial throat and respiratory tract infections in infants
- Treats skin and soft tissue infections such as impetigo in babies
- Treats uncomplicated urinary tract infections in infants
- Treats acute otitis media caused by susceptible bacteria in babies
- Treats other bacterial infections that need a very small, concentrated dose
Keflex Drops 100mg / ml Benefits
- Concentrated formula delivers an effective dose in a very small volume for infants
- Comes with a calibrated dropper for accurate low-volume dosing
- Pleasant flavor makes it easier to give to newborns and young infants
- Well established safety profile in infant antibiotic therapy
What Experts Say
Pediatricians across Pakistan rely on cephalexin oral drops for the youngest infants who need very small, precisely measured volumes of medicine. The 100mg per ml concentration is far stronger per milliliter than the standard suspension, so it is formulated specifically for the calibrated dropper it comes with, never for spoon or cup dosing.
Doctors caution that this concentrated formulation carries a higher risk of dosing errors than a diluted suspension if parents ever substitute a dropper from a different product. Cephalexin disrupts bacterial cell wall synthesis, making it effective against susceptible Gram positive bacteria while remaining completely inactive against viral infections.
Physicians recommend confirming every dose against the child's current weight at each pediatric visit, since infants gain weight quickly and a dose calculated a month earlier can become inaccurate. Shaking the bottle well and refrigerating the reconstituted drops between doses helps preserve potency for the full treatment course.
Drug Class
- First generation cephalosporin antibiotic
Keflex Drops 100mg / ml Uses in Urdu
- شیر خوار بچوں میں گلے اور سانس کی نالی کے بیکٹیریل انفیکشن کا علاج
- جلد کے انفیکشن جیسے امپیٹائیگو کا علاج
- پیشاب کی نالی کے سادہ انفیکشن کا علاج
- کان کے درمیانی حصے کے انفیکشن کا علاج
- بہت کم مقدار میں مؤثر خوراک درکار انفیکشنز کا علاج
Keflex Drops 100mg / ml formula
How to use Keflex Drops 100mg / ml?
- Give only with the calibrated dropper supplied with this specific product
- Typical infant dose is 25 to 50mg per kg of body weight per day, divided into equal doses
- For a 4kg infant, this is roughly 1ml to 2ml of the 100mg/ml drops per day, split into doses
- For a 6kg infant, this is roughly 1.5ml to 3ml per day, divided as directed by the doctor
- Shake the bottle thoroughly before drawing up every dose
- Place the dropper against the inside of the cheek and give slowly to avoid choking
- Never measure with a dropper from a different medicine or product
- Complete the full course even after the infant appears to improve
Drug Interactions
- Probenecid: Slows the elimination of cephalexin from the body and can raise its blood levels
- Metformin: Cephalexin can raise metformin levels in the blood, relevant if a child is on combined therapy
- Oral Typhoid Vaccine: Antibiotics including cephalexin can reduce the effectiveness of live oral typhoid vaccines
- Other Antibiotics: Combining with another antibiotic without medical advice can increase side effects without added benefit
Risks and warnings
- Penicillin Allergy: Cephalexin shares a similar structure to penicillin and can trigger cross reactions in penicillin allergic infants
- Dosing Errors: The concentrated 100mg/ml strength means a small measuring mistake can lead to a significantly wrong dose
- Kidney Function: Infants with reduced kidney function need a lower or less frequent dose to prevent drug buildup
- Severe Diarrhea: Watery or bloody diarrhea during or after treatment needs prompt medical review
- Rash Or Swelling: Any hives, facial swelling, or breathing difficulty after a dose requires immediate emergency care
Keflex Drops 100mg / ml Side Effects
- Mild stomach upset or fussiness after feeding
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Reduced feeding or appetite
- Mild diaper rash or skin irritation
- Oral thrush from disruption of normal mouth flora
- Severe allergic reaction with facial or throat swelling
- Severe or persistent watery or bloody diarrhea
- Unusual bruising
- Yellowing of the skin or eyes
Storage Conditions
- Store the dry powder bottle at room temperature, below 25°C, away from direct sunlight
- Refrigerate the drops immediately after the pharmacist reconstitutes them with water
- Keep the bottle upright and tightly closed between doses
- Discard any unused reconstituted drops after 14 days
- Store the dropper clean and separate from other medicine droppers to avoid mix-ups
- Keep out of reach of children at all times
