LX Group (Cephalexin)
(LX-250 Capsules, LX-500 Capsules, LX-KID Tablets)
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LX is apex Brand of Cephalexin.
Cephalexin is the first generation antibiotic of cephalosporins
group.It is active against a wide range of gram-positive
and gram-negative bacteria.Cephalexin is also active
against streptococcus pyogenes, Diplococcus pneumoniae
and corynebacterium diphtheriae.The gram-positive
cocci commonly responsible for acute chest infections
are highly sensitive to cephalexin.In addition, the
antibiotic is active against gram-negative organisms
which may be a problem in mixed infections.It appears
to be a safe antibiotic with a low incidence of side
effects and is usually well tolerated even by patients
allergic to penicillins.
Cephalexin is safe for use in paediatric patients. |
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Composition:
LX-250 capsules
Each capsule contains: |
Cephalexin IP equivalent to anhydrous cephalexin
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125 mg |
LX-500 capsules
Each capsule contains: |
Cephalexin IP equivalent to anhydrous cephalexin
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250 mg |
LX-KID Tablets
Each uncoated dispersible tablet contains: |
Cephalexin IP equivalent to anhydrous cephalexin
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500 mg |
Indications:
Pneumonia/broncho
pneumonia, Bronchitis, Ear, Nose and Throat infections,
Skin and soft tissue infections, Gonorrhoea, Intra abdominal
infections.
Contra-Indications:
History
of allergic reaction to any of the penicillins.
Side Effects :
Skin
reactions, urticaria, fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea.
Dosage:
250 mg Q.I.D.
500 mg B.I.D.
Lx-kid - as directed by the physician.
Presentation:
| LX-250
capsules: |
Blue/Blue '1' size H.E.G capsules. |
| LX-500
capsules: |
Pink/Pink '0' size H.E.G capsules. |
| LX
- KID tablets: |
Pale yellow coloured, uncoated
fruity flavoured dispersible tablets. |
Pexomox Tablets | LX Tablets Spectraxime |
Spectratil |Spectrazid
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