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Alcephin PX 125mg Dry Syrup Substitute
Alcephin PX 125mg Dry Syrup Substitute
Verified Ingredients and Effects
Composition:
CEFALEXIN-125MG
Uses:
Bacterial infections.
Medicinal Benefits:
Alcephin PX 125mg Dry Syrup belongs to the group of antibiotics called cephalosporin used to treat various bacterial infections of the nose, lungs, ear, bones, joints, skin, urinary tract, prostate gland, and reproductive system. Alcephin PX 125mg Dry Syrup is bactericidal in nature. Alcephin PX 125mg Dry Syrup works by blocking the activity of enzymes which are responsible for making peptidoglycan, an important component of the bacterial cell wall. Thereby, kills the bacteria and helps in treating and preventing the spread of infections. Alcephin PX 125mg Dry Syrup is a broad-spectrum antibiotic which is effective against a wide range of bacteria such as gram-positive staphylococci and streptococci bacteria, including susceptible isolates of Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, S. pyrogens, Haemophilus influenzae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Moraxella catarrhalis, and Proteus mirabilis.
FAQs
Alcephin PX 125mg Dry Syrup works by blocking the activity of enzymes which are responsible for making peptidoglycan, an important component of the bacterial cell wall. Thereby, kills the bacteria and helps in treating and preventing the spread of infections.
Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of Alcephin PX 125mg Dry Syrup. Drink lots of fluids and eat food rich in fibre if you experience diarrhoea. If you find blood in stools (tarry stools) or if you experience prolonged diarrhoea with abdominal pain, stop taking Alcephin PX 125mg Dry Syrup and consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.
It is recommended to complete the course of Alcephin PX 125mg Dry Syrup even if you feel better as it is an antibiotic, and leaving it in between may lead to even severe infection that will, in fact, stop responding to the antibiotic as well (antibiotic resistance).
Do not take Alcephin PX 125mg Dry Syrup on your own as self-medication may lead to antibiotic-resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections.
Alcephin PX 125mg Dry Syrup may affect certain laboratory test results such as blood tests for liver function, glucose test, and coombs test. Inform the person doing the tests that you are taking Alcephin PX 125mg Dry Syrup.
Alcephin PX 125mg Dry Syrup might interfere with the effectiveness of oral contraceptives (birth control pills). This could lead to an unplanned pregnancy. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this; your doctor may suggest an alternate method of contraception.