INN monograph
CEPHALEXIN CAPSULES BP
J01DB01 · POM
Verified · Updated 23 Jul 2026
Kenya market
Wholesale / list prices where loaded
Risk first
Contraindications
No structured CI text — verify product SmPC.
Point of care
Dosing
Adult
See SmPC / STG for indication-specific dose.
Paediatric
Weight-based — use paediatric formulary / SmPC.
Renal
Check SmPC; many renally cleared drugs need CrCl adjustment.
Hepatic
Check SmPC in significant liver disease.
Safety
Drug interactions
No structured interaction monograph text. Use the multi-drug checker and SmPC.
Safety
Adverse effects
ADR text pending — consult SmPC.
Use
Indications
PPB Registered Human Medicine.
Pharmacology
Mode of action
Mechanism not yet curated for this INN — confirm SmPC.
ADME
Pharmacokinetics & PD
| Route | Capsule |
|---|
Kenya
Brands & prices
| Brand | Company | Pack | KES |
|---|---|---|---|
| FEZINE 500 CAPSULES | medcurepharmaceuticalskenya@gmail.com | H2021/CTD7570/14737 (36 months) | 569.00 |
| GREATZINE | DAIMA BIASHARA / Wholesale Import | 500MG (CEPHALEXIN) CAPS 100`S | 612.75 |
Special populations
Pregnancy & lactation
Pregnancy
See SmPC / obstetric guidance.
Lactation
See SmPC / lactation reference.
Diet
Food & alcohol
- High-Fat Meals Taking ester cephalosporins (e.g. Cefuroxime Axetil, Cefpodoxime) immediately after high-fat meals significantly enhances oral bioavailability and absorption.
Trust
Sources & disclaimer
Source: MyDrugIndex clinical corpus
Decision support only — not a substitute for clinical judgment, product SmPC, or Kenya STG/EML.