Toubaosu头孢氨苄
Cefalexin · 250 mg · capsule
Toubaosu details
- Active ingredient
- Cefalexin
- Strength
- 250 mg
- Form
- capsule
- Drug class
- First-generation cephalosporin
- Registered in
- China
How does Toubaosu work?
Disrupts bacterial cell-wall construction, like penicillins, but with a structure that resists many bacterial defence enzymes — so it works against a broader range of organisms.
How to take Toubaosu
Finish the full course. Take at evenly spaced intervals; some forms are better absorbed with food.
Always follow the dose printed on your pack or given by your prescriber — it can differ from the general guidance above.
Common side effects
- • Diarrhoea
- • Nausea
- • Abdominal pain
- • Thrush
Seek medical advice
- • Severe or bloody diarrhoea
- • Allergic reaction with swelling or breathing difficulty
- • Severe skin blistering
Who should be careful with Toubaosu?
- •Previous severe penicillin allergy — cross-reaction is possible
- •Kidney impairment
- •Colitis or other bowel disease
Toubaosu interactions
- •Probenecid
- •Anticoagulants
- •Live typhoid vaccine
This is not a complete list. Tell your pharmacist about every medicine and supplement you take.
Frequently asked questions about Toubaosu
What is Toubaosu used for?
Toubaosu contains Cefalexin, a First-generation cephalosporin. Check the package insert for the approved indications in China.
How does Toubaosu work?
Disrupts bacterial cell-wall construction, like penicillins, but with a structure that resists many bacterial defence enzymes — so it works against a broader range of organisms.
How should I take Toubaosu?
Finish the full course. Take at evenly spaced intervals; some forms are better absorbed with food. Always follow the dose on your pack or from your prescriber.
What are the side effects of Toubaosu?
Common: Diarrhoea, Nausea, Abdominal pain, Thrush. Seek medical advice for: Severe or bloody diarrhoea; Allergic reaction with swelling or breathing difficulty; Severe skin blistering.
Is Toubaosu available over the counter in China?
Toubaosu is normally supplied on prescription in China. Speak to a doctor or pharmacist.
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