NDC 63187-205 Cephalexin
Powder, For Suspension Oral - View Dosage, Usage, Ingredients, Routes, UNII
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What is NDC 63187-205?
What are the uses for Cephalexin?
What are Cephalexin Active Ingredients?
- CEPHALEXIN 250 mg/5mL - A semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic with antimicrobial activity similar to that of CEPHALORIDINE or CEPHALOTHIN, but somewhat less potent. It is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms.
Which are Cephalexin UNII Codes?
The UNII codes for the active ingredients in this product are:
- CEPHALEXIN (UNII: OBN7UDS42Y)
- CEPHALEXIN ANHYDROUS (UNII: 5SFF1W6677) (Active Moiety)
Which are Cephalexin Inactive Ingredients UNII Codes?
The inactive ingredients are all the component of a medicinal product OTHER than the active ingredient(s). The acronym "UNII" stands for “Unique Ingredient Identifier” and is used to identify each inactive ingredient present in a product. The UNII codes for the inactive ingredients in this product are:
- FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)
- BENZYL ALCOHOL (UNII: LKG8494WBH)
- MALTODEXTRIN (UNII: 7CVR7L4A2D)
- SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)
- SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)
- SUCROSE (UNII: C151H8M554)
- XANTHAN GUM (UNII: TTV12P4NEE)
What is the NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk for Cephalexin?
- RxCUI: 309113 - cephalexin 250 MG in 5 mL Oral Suspension
- RxCUI: 309113 - cephalexin 50 MG/ML Oral Suspension
- RxCUI: 309113 - cefalexin 50 MG/ML Oral Suspension
- RxCUI: 309113 - cephalexin 250 MG per 5 ML Oral Suspension
Which are the Pharmacologic Classes for Cephalexin?
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Patient Education
Cephalexin
Cephalexin is used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria such as pneumonia and other respiratory tract infections; and infections of the bone, skin, ears, , genital, and urinary tract. Cephalexin is in a class of medications called cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria. Antibiotics such as cephalexin will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections. Using antibiotics when they are not needed increases your risk of getting an infection later that resists antibiotic treatment.
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Antibiotics
What are antibiotics?
Antibiotics are medicines that fight bacterial infections in people and animals. They work by killing the bacteria or by making it hard for the bacteria to grow and multiply.
Antibiotics can be taken in different ways:
- Orally (by mouth). This could be pills, capsules, or liquids.
- Topically. This might be a cream, spray, or ointment that you put on your skin. It could also be eye ointment, eye drops, or ear drops.
- Through an injection or intravenously (IV). This is usually for more serious infections.
What do antibiotics treat?
Antibiotics only treat certain bacterial infections, such as strep throat, urinary tract infections, and E. coli.
You may not need to take antibiotics for some bacterial infections. For example, you might not need them for many sinus infections or some ear infections. Taking antibiotics when they're not needed won't help you, and they can have side effects. Your health care provider can decide the best treatment for you when you're sick. Don't ask your provider to prescribe an antibiotic for you.
Do antibiotics treat viral infections?
Antibiotics do not work on viral infections. For example, you shouldn't take antibiotics for:
- Colds and runny noses, even if the mucus is thick, yellow, or green
- Most sore throats (except strep throat)
- Flu
- Most cases of bronchitis
What are the side effects of antibiotics?
The side effects of antibiotics range from minor to very severe. Some of the common side effects include:
More serious side effects can include:
- C. diff infections, which cause diarrhea that can lead to severe colon damage and sometimes even death
- Severe and life-threatening allergic reactions
- Antibiotic resistance infections
Call your health care provider if you develop any side effects while taking your antibiotic.
Why is it important to take antibiotics only when they're needed?
You should only take antibiotics when they are needed because they can cause side effects and can contribute to antibiotic resistance. Antibiotic resistance happens when the bacteria change and become able to resist the effects of an antibiotic. This means that the bacteria continue to grow.
How do I use antibiotics correctly?
When you take antibiotics, it is important that you take them responsibly:
- Always follow the directions carefully. Finish your medicine even if you feel better. If you stop taking them too soon, some bacteria may survive and re-infect you.
- Don't save your antibiotics for later.
- Don't share your antibiotic with others.
- Don't take antibiotics prescribed for someone else. This may delay the best treatment for you, make you even sicker, or cause side effects.
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[1] What is the Non-Proprietary Name? - The non-proprietary name is sometimes called the generic name. The generic name usually includes the active ingredient(s) of the product.
[2] What is the Substance Name? - An active ingredient is the substance responsible for the medicinal effects of a product specified by the substance's molecular structure or if the molecular structure is not known, defined by an unambiguous definition that identifies the substance. Each active ingredient name is the preferred term of the UNII code submitted.
[3] What kind of product is this? - Indicates the type of product, such as Human Prescription Drug or Human Over the Counter Drug. This data element matches the “Document Type” field of the Structured Product Listing.
[4] What are the Administration Routes? - The translation of the route code submitted by the firm, indicating route of administration.
[5] What is the Labeler Name? - Name of Company corresponding to the labeler code segment of the Product NDC.
[6] What is the FDA Application Number? - This corresponds to the NDA, ANDA, or BLA number reported by the labeler for products which have the corresponding Marketing Category designated. If the designated Marketing Category is OTC Monograph Final or OTC Monograph Not Final, then the Application number will be the CFR citation corresponding to the appropriate Monograph (e.g. “part 341”). For unapproved drugs, this field will be null.
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[9] What is the Start Marketing Date? - This is the date that the labeler indicates was the start of its marketing of the drug product.
[11] What is the Listing Expiration Date? - This is the date when the listing record will expire if not updated or certified by the product labeler.
[12] What is the NDC Exclude Flag? - This field indicates whether the product has been removed/excluded from the NDC Directory for failure to respond to FDA"s requests for correction to deficient or non-compliant submissions ("Y"), or because the listing certification is expired ("E"), or because the listing data was inactivated by FDA ("I"). Values = "Y", "N", "E", or "I".