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V Flex 500 Mg Capsule 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.
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Is the use of V Flex 500 Mg Capsule safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of V Flex in pregnant women.
Is the use of V Flex 500 Mg Capsule safe during breastfeeding?
V Flex does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of V Flex 500 Mg Capsule on the Kidneys?
V Flex rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of V Flex 500 Mg Capsule on the Liver?
V Flex is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of V Flex 500 Mg Capsule on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of V Flex for the heart.
V Flex 500 Mg Capsule 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 V Flex 500 Mg Capsule unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this V Flex 500 Mg Capsule habit forming or addictive?
V Flex 500 Mg Capsule does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
V Flex 500 Mg Capsule does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
V Flex 500 Mg Capsule is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
V Flex 500 Mg Capsule is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and V Flex 500 Mg Capsule
You can take V Flex 500 Mg Capsule with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and V Flex 500 Mg Capsule
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking V Flex 500 Mg Capsule with alcohol will be.
No, V Flex is not recommended for the tooth infection. Hence, it should not be taken for the treatment of tooth infection.
The dosage of V Flex may vary from case to case as it depends on the type of infection and severity of the infection. You are recommended to take this drug as per your doctor's instructions. It should be taken with or without food because the presence of food does not have any effect on its absorption from the stomach. Precautions must be taken in patients with a history of penicillin allergy, colitis, and impaired kidney function.
V Flex contains cefalexin which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic. It works by preventing the cell wall synthesis in bacteria by binding to specific proteins (penicillin-binding proteins). The cell wall protects the bacteria from the environment, in the absence of this cell wall, the bacteria becomes vulnerable and dies. V Flex is effective against a wide range of both gram negative and gram positive bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis, Streptococcus pyogenes, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus pneumoniae, Proteus mirabilis, and Klebsiella pneumoniae.
Yes, V Flex causes nausea and vomiting in a few cases only. It is a rare side effect of this drug. For relief from nausea and vomiting, you are advised to take lime water, avoid eating spicy food even if it persists or becomes severe then discuss with your doctor.
Yes, V Flex has been reported to cause diarrhoea. It is a common side effect of this drug. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after taking this drug, consult your doctor immediately without any further delay.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Keflex® (cephalexin)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 726
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 299-300