Mucokef 250 mg/4 mg Capsule 
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USED FOR:
Bacterial infections
Cough
COMPOSITION:
Cefalexin (250mg)
Bromhexine (4mg)
Therapeutic Uses:
anti infectives
respiratory
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
PROBABLY SAFE
Mucokef 250 mg/4 mg Capsule is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.
No information is available on the use of Mucokef 250 mg/4 mg Capsule during lactation. Please consult your doctor.
It is not known whether Mucokef 250 mg/4 mg Capsule alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Mucokef 250 mg/4 mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Mucokef 250 mg/4 mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Limited information is available on the use of Mucokef 250 mg/4 mg Capsule in patients with kidney disease.
CAUTION
Mucokef 250 mg/4 mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Mucokef 250 mg/4 mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Uses of Cefalexin
Cefalexin is used in the treatment of bacterial infectionsIt is used for short-term treatment of bacterial infections of urinary tract, skin and soft-tissue, blood, abdomen, genital and lungs (pneumonia). It is also used to prevent infections after surgery.
How to use Cefalexin
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. Mucokef 250 mg/4 mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Mucokef 250 mg/4 mg Capsule works
Cefalexin is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering which is essential for the survival of bacteria in the human body.
Common Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.
Expert advice for Cefalexin
Your doctor has prescribed Cefalexin to cure your infection and improve symptoms. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Discontinue Cefalexin 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. If you're on blood thinners, Cefalexin can interact with your medications and increase your bleeding tendencies.
Q. Does cephalexin contain sulfa or penicillin?
Cephalexin does not contain sulfa and is not penicillin. It is a cephalosporin antibiotic
Q. Is cephalexin the same as Keflex, Sporanox, or amoxicillin?
Keflex is a brand name for cephalexin, but Sporanox and amoxicillin are other drugs
Q. Is cephalexin safe?
Cephalexin is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Q. Can I take cephalexin with citalopram, or vitamins?
Yes, you can take cephalexin with citalopram, or vitamins
Q. Can I take cephalexin for a cold?
Cephalexin treats infections caused by bacteria. It does not treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu
Q. Does cephalexin treat sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), staph infections or bacterial vaginosis (BV)?
Cephalexin is not approved to treat STDs and is not active against MRSA. It may be used against staph infections, but is not very effective against bacterial vaginosis.
Uses of Bromhexine
Bromhexine is used in the treatment of cough.
How to use Bromhexine
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. Mucokef 250 mg/4 mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Mucokef 250 mg/4 mg Capsule works
Bromhexine thins and loosens mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough out.
Common Irritation of ear, Allergic skin rash, Dizziness, Headache.
Expert advice for Bromhexine
Tell your doctor if you have ever had or are suffering from stomach ulcer. You may not be prescribed Bromhexine as it can aggravate your problem.
Inform your doctor if you have any liver/kidney disease or asthma.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Do not take if allergic to Bromhexine or any of its ingredients.
Q. Is Bromhexine an antihistamine?
No, Bromhexineis not an antihistamine.
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