Sunglexin 500mg Capsule
Prescription Required
Your child’s medicine at a glance
Sunglexin 500mg Capsule 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.
Sunglexin 500mg Capsule is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body
Sunglexin 500mg Capsule is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body
Uses of Sunglexin 500mg Capsule in children
Benefits of Sunglexin 500mg Capsule for your child
In Treatment of Bacterial infections
Sunglexin 500mg Capsule is an antibiotic medicine that works by killing the infection-causing bacteria in your body. It is effective for bacterial infections of the throat, ears, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissues. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
Side effects of Sunglexin 500mg Capsule in children
Sunglexin 500mg Capsule does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-
Common side effects of Sunglexin
- Rash
- Stomach pain
- Nausea
- Indigestion
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
How can I give Sunglexin 500mg Capsule to my child?
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Sunglexin 500mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Kidney
CAUTION
Sunglexin 500mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Sunglexin 500mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Sunglexin 500mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Sunglexin 500mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Sunglexin 500mg Capsule
₹11.3/Capsule
Sporidex 500 Capsule
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹9.7/capsule
14% cheaper
Phexin 500mg Capsule
Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹21.63/capsule
91% costlier
Ceff 500 Capsule
Lupin Ltd
₹18.71/capsule
66% costlier
Cephadex 500 Capsule
Cipla Ltd
₹15.8/capsule
40% costlier
Cephaxin 500mg Capsule
Biochem Pharmaceutical Industries
₹16.27/capsule
44% costlier
Quick tips
- Your doctor has prescribed Sunglexin 500mg Capsule 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 Sunglexin 500mg Capsule 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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Narrow-spectrum {First generation cephalosporins}
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Cephalosporins: 1st generation
Patient concerns
FAQs
Is cephalexin safe?
Cephalexin is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Can the use of Sunglexin 500mg Capsule cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Sunglexin 500mg Capsule can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.
What if Sunglexin 500mg Capsule doesn't work?
Talk to your doctor if Sunglexin 500mg Capsule doesn't seem to work for you. Your doctor may increase the dose of Sunglexin 500mg Capsule or switch you to an alternate option, which may work for you.
What if I don't get better after using Sunglexin 500mg Capsule?
Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.
Can I stop taking Sunglexin 500mg Capsule when my symptoms are relieved?
No, do not stop taking Sunglexin 500mg Capsule and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
Want to share the information?
Disclaimer:
Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Cefalexin. South Ruislip, Middlesex: Aurobindo Pharma - Milpharm Ltd.; 2009 [revised 14 Jun. 2018]. [Accessed 29 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Cefalexin. South Ruislip, UK: Aurobindo Pharma Ltd.; 2010. [Accessed 29 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Marketer details
Name: Neoliva Formulations
Address: Kuleep Nagar , Ambala Cantt (Haryana), 133004
Country of origin: India
Lab tests offered by us
Related/Popular tests
MRP
₹113
Inclusive of all taxes
10.0 capsules in 1 strip
SOLD OUT
Notify me