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Lexin, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Capsule. Bacterial Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. Lexin also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Lexin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Lexin include Nausea or vomiting, Allergic reaction, Rash. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Lexin can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Lexin normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Lexin has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Lexin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Lexin contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Lexin with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Lexin, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Lexin is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Lexin safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Lexin in pregnant women.
Is the use of Lexin safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Lexin.
What is the effect of Lexin on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Lexin on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Lexin on the Liver?
Lexin is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Lexin on the Heart?
Lexin is not harmful for the heart.
Lexin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lexin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lexin habit forming or addictive?
Lexin is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Lexin since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Lexin only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Lexin for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Lexin
Taking Lexin with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lexin
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Lexin with alcohol will be.
Yes, Lexin is an antibiotic. It contains cefalexin which is a broad spectrum antibiotic that belongs to the class of drugs known as first-generation cephalosporins. It is a prescription drug which is used for the prevention and treatment of various bacterial infections.
No, Lexin is not recommended for the tooth infection. Hence, it should not be taken for the treatment of tooth infection.
Yes, Lexin might cause itching. It is a rare side effect of this drug. If you are experiencing itching after taking this drug, then you are advised to discuss it with your doctor without any further delay.
Lexin is a brand name of cefalexin and it comes in multiple dosage forms such as tablet, capsule, injection, and syrup. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic that belongs to the class of drugs known as cephalosporins. It is a prescription drug which is used in the treatment and prevention of various bacterial infections. It is mainly used in the treatment of urinary tract infections, respiratory infections, and skin infections.
No, Lexin does not contain penicillin or sulfa. It contains cefalexin which belongs to the class of drug known as cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which covers a wide range of bacteria which are generally found to be resistant to penicillin.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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