Cefalexin + Carbocisteine
Information about Cefalexin + Carbocisteine
Cefalexin + Carbocisteine Uses
Cefalexin+Carbocisteine is used in the treatment of respiratory tract infection.
How Cefalexin + Carbocisteine works
Cefalexin + Carbocisteine is a combination of two medicines: Cefalexin and Carbocisteine which treat respiratory tract infection associated with excessive mucus (phlegm). Cefalexin is an antibiotic which kills bacteria by preventing them from forming their own protective covering. Carbocisteine is a mucolytic which thins and loosens mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough out.
Common side effects of Cefalexin + Carbocisteine
Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Stomach pain, Indigestion
Expert advice for Cefalexin + Carbocisteine
- Take it with or without food but at the same time every day.
- Do not skip any dose and finish the course as suggested by the doctor.
- It is advisable to stay hydrated and drink plenty of water to overcome medicine side effects.
- Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Cefalexin + Carbocisteine can cause drowsiness and sleepiness.
- Avoid alcohol consumption as it may cause excessive drowsiness.