About Cephalexin

This new site is dedicated exclusively to cephalexin, which is also written as cefalexin.

It offers you the most extensive product information and up-to-date resources regarding this medication, including related news articles, medical studies, an image library and all the necessary information on dosage and side effects.

Whether you are an average consumer or a pharma industry professional, you can now find out everything you need to know about cephalexin, as well as take part in our open discussion forum by sharing your own knowledge and experiences with people who are using this medication.

This unique site will also provide you with inside industry news on which companies or organizations are playing an important part in its research, development, production and promotion. It is your one-stop site for a total cephalexin experience!

Why is this medication prescribed?

Cephalexin (cefalexin) is used to treat infections caused by bacteria that are susceptible to the effects of cephalexin. Common infections that are treated with cephalexin include infections of the middle ear, tonsils, throat, larynx (laryngitis), bronchi (bronchitis) and pneumonia. It also is used for treating urinary tract, skin and bone infections.

This medication belongs to a class of antibiotics called cephalosporins. They are similar to penicillin in action and side effects. They work by stoping or slowing the growth of bacterial cells by preventing bacteria from forming in the cell wall that surrounds each cell. The cell wall protects bacteria from the external environment and keeps the contents of the cell together. Without a cell wall bacteria are not able to survive. Bacteria that are susceptible to cephalexin include Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, E. coli and several others.

It is marketed by generic pharmaceutical manufacturers under a wide range of brand names including Apo-Cephalex®, Biocef®, Cefanox®, Ceporex®, Cilex®, Keflet®, Keflex®, Keforal®, Keftab®, Keftal®, Lopilexin®, and Panixine Disperdose®.