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Cefalexin (250mg)
Oriphex Kid 250mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body.
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Oriphex Kid 250mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the lungs, ears, throat, urinary tract, skin, soft tissues, bones, and joints. It kills bacteria, which helps to improve your symptoms and cure the infection. Oriphex Kid 250mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for but you should always complete a full course of this antibiotic as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking it until you have finished even when you feel better. If you stop taking it early, some bacteria may survive and the infection may come back. It will not work for viral infections such as flu or the common cold. Using any antibiotic when you do not need it can make it less effective for future infections.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Oriphex Kid 250mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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Consuming alcohol with Oriphex Kid 250mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
Oriphex Kid 250mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby. Avoid prolonged use of Oriphex Kid 250mg Tablet, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
Oriphex Kid 250mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Oriphex Kid 250mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.
Your doctor has prescribed Oriphex Kid 250mg Tablet to cure your infection and improve your symptoms. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat. Discontinue Oriphex Kid 250mg Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Cephalexin is generally safe when taken at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as directed by your doctor. However, it's important to consult with your healthcare provider to discuss any potential risks or precautions that may apply to you.
Yes, the use of Oriphex Kid 250mg Tablet can cause diarrhea. Oriphex Kid is an antibiotic and its action on the body's natural flora (the good bacteria that help with digestion) may lead to gastrointestinal issues such as diarrhea. If you experience persistent diarrhea or any other side effects, consult your healthcare provider.
If Oriphex Kid 250mg Tablet does not seem to provide relief after completing the full course of treatment as prescribed by your doctor, discuss this with your healthcare provider. They may recommend increasing the dose or exploring alternative treatments that might be more effective for you.
If you do not see improvement after completing the full course of treatment, inform your healthcare provider. It is also important to let them know if your symptoms are worsening or developing any new ones.
No, you should not stop taking Oriphex Kid 250mg Tablet before completing the full course of treatment prescribed by your healthcare provider. Stopping medication prematurely may lead to incomplete bacterial eradication or potential complications.