Administer orally. Shake the bottle well before each use. Can be taken with or without food. Use a calibrated measuring spoon or cup for accurate dosing.

Cefalexin inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs), leading to cell lysis and bacterial death.

• •Known hypersensitivity to cefalexin or any other cephalosporin antibiotics.
• •History of severe hypersensitivity reactions to penicillin (e.g., anaphylaxis).

Store the unmixed powder at room temperature, below 30°C, away from moisture and direct light. After reconstitution, store the suspension in a refrigerator (2-8°C) and discard after 14 days.

Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, epigastric distress, diarrhea, and hematuria. Management is primarily supportive; activated charcoal may be used to reduce absorption if recent. Hemodialysis may be useful in severe cases.

Pregnancy Category B. Studies in animals have shown no evidence of harm to the fetus, but adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women are lacking. Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Cefalexin is excreted in small amounts in breast milk; caution should be exercised when administered to a nursing mother.