Phexin Paed Drops

Composition of Phexin Paed Drops

Phexin Paed Drops contains Cephalexin (as Cephalexin Monohydrate) 125 mg/5 mL oral suspension (paediatric drops). It belongs to the First-generation cephalosporin class of medicines.

Uses of Phexin Paed Drops

• Bacterial infections in children such as throat/tonsil infections
• ear infections
• respiratory tract infections
• skin and soft tissue infections
• and urinary tract infections caused by susceptible organisms

Key benefits

• Treats susceptible bacterial throat and ear infections
• Helps in skin and soft tissue infections
• Useful in urinary tract infections
• Paediatric-friendly liquid dosing

How Phexin Paed Drops works

Cephalexin is a first‑generation cephalosporin antibiotic. It kills bacteria by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, leading to cell lysis and death. It is not effective for viral infections like common cold or flu.

How to take Phexin Paed Drops

Paediatric oral drops/suspension: Use only as prescribed by the doctor. Shake well before each dose, measure with the provided dropper/syringe, and give at evenly spaced intervals; can be given with or without food (with food if stomach upset occurs). Complete the full prescribed course even if the child feels better.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause vomiting, severe loose motions and, rarely, fits. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Phexin Paed Drops

Most side effects of Phexin Paed are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Diarrhoea
• nausea
• vomiting
• abdominal pain
• indigestion
• rash
• itching
• headache
• dizziness
• oral/vaginal thrush

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Phexin Paed Drops

Warnings and precautions

Prescription antibiotic—use only for confirmed/suspected bacterial infection. Do not use in patients with known allergy to cephalexin/cephalosporins; use with caution in penicillin allergy (cross‑reactivity possible). Use caution in kidney impairment (dose adjustment may be needed). Stop and seek medical help if severe allergy (swelling, breathing difficulty), severe skin rash, or severe/persistent diarrhoea occurs (risk of antibiotic‑associated colitis).

Do not take Phexin Paed if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for anyone with a known allergy to cephalosporin antibiotics.

Interactions with other medicines

Warfarin/other anticoagulants (may increase bleeding risk/INR), Probenecid (increases cephalexin levels), Metformin (may increase metformin levels), Live bacterial vaccines such as oral typhoid vaccine (reduced vaccine effectiveness), Other nephrotoxic drugs (caution)

How to store Phexin Paed Drops

Store below 25°C, protected from light and moisture. Keep tightly closed. If supplied as dry powder to reconstitute, store the reconstituted suspension as per label directions (often in a refrigerator) and discard after the recommended period.

Expert advice for Phexin Paed Drops

Space the doses evenly and complete the course. Keep the reconstituted syrup as the pharmacist instructed and discard it after the stated number of days.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

GLAXO SMITHKLINE PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

Antibiotic

Drug class:

First-generation cephalosporin