Jamp Cephalexin: Uses, Side Effects and Dosage

What is JAMP Cephalexin used for?

• JAMP Cephalexin is used to treat certain bacterial infections in the:

  • respiratory tract;
  • ear (otitis media);
  • genitals and urinary tract;
  • bones and joints;
  • skin and soft tissue.
• Antibacterial drugs like JAMP Cephalexin treat only bacterial infections. They do not treat viral infections, such as the common cold.

How does JAMP Cephalexin work?

JAMP Cephalexin is an antibiotic that:

• Stops the growth of bacteria
• Kills bacteria

What are the ingredients in JAMP Cephalexin?

Medicinal ingredients: Cefalexin (cefalexin monohydrate)

Non-medicinal ingredients:

250 mg Tablets: Microcrystaline cellulose (Avicel PH 101), Microcrystaline cellulose (Avicel PH 102), Hydroxypropyl cellulose, Povidon K 30, polyethylene glycol 6000, Sodium starch glycolate type A, colloidal silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, hypromellose, titanium dioxide, macrogol, FD&C YELLOW # 6, Maltodextrin , Modified Corn Starch , Natural & Artificial Flavors and Iron Oxide Red.

500 mg Tablets: Microcrystaline cellulose (Avicel PH 101), Microcrystaline cellulose (Avicel PH 102), Hydroxypropyl cellulose, Povidon K 30, polyethylene glycol 6000, Sodium starch glycolate type A, colloidal silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, hypromellose, titanium dioxide, macrogol, FD&C YELLOW # 6, Maltodextrin , Modified Corn Starch , Natural & Artificial Flavors and Iron Oxide Red.

Do not use JAMP Cephalexin if:

• you are allergic to cephalexin, cephalosporin antibiotics or to any of the other ingredients in JAMP Cephalexin

To help avoid side effects and ensure proper use, talk to your healthcare professional before you take JAMP Cephalexin. Talk about any health conditions or problems you may have, including if you:

• you are allergic to or react badly to penicillins or other antibiotics.
• you have intestinal or bowel problems.
• you have kidney problems.

• you are pregnant or plan to be pregnant.

• you are breast-feeding or plan to breast-feed.

Other warnings that you should know about:

• Using antibiotics like JAMP Cephalexin may cause Clostridium difficile- associated disease (CDAD). See “Serious side effects and what to do about them”, below.
• JAMP Cephalexin may interfere with some blood and urine test results. Talk to your doctor if you are given a blood or urine test while taking JAMP Cephalexin.

Tell your healthcare professional about all the medicines you take, including any drugs, vitamins, minerals, natural supplements or alternative medicines.

How to take JAMP Cephalexin:

• Take JAMP Cephalexin orally on an empty stomach.

• Although you may feel better early in treatment, JAMP Cephalexin should be used exactly as directed.
• Misuse or overuse of JAMP Cephalexin could lead to the growth of bacteria that will not be killed by JAMP Cephalexin (resistance). This means that JAMP Cephalexin may not work for you in the future.
• Do not share your medicine.

Usual dose: Adult:

The adult dosage ranges from 1 to 4 g daily in divided doses. The usual adult dose is 1 g/day in divided doses every 6 hours.

Children:

The recommended daily dosage for children is 25 to 50 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 6 hours.

How to split JAMP Cephalexin 500mg:

Split each tablet manually by placing opposing thumbs (top) and index fingers (bottom) on opposite sides of the score line, and applying force.

Overdose:

Symptoms of oral overdose may include:

• nausea
• vomiting
• abdominal pain
• diarrhea
• bloody urine

What are possible side effects from using JAMP Cephalexin?

These are not all the possible side effects you may feel when taking JAMP Cephalexin. If you experience any side effects not listed here, contact your healthcare professional.

You may experience diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, loose stools, abdominal pain, diaper rash, inflammation of the vagina or discharge, dizziness, fatigue, headache, agitation, confusion, hallucinations or symptoms that you do not understand. You should tell your health professional for of any of these symptoms as soon as possible.

Vertigo (loss of balance or unsteadiness), tinnitus (ringing in the ears), hearing loss and behavioural changes in young children have been reported.

JAMP Cephalexin may also cause effects such as yellowing of the whites of the eyes or skin (jaundice) or the inflammation of the liver (hepatitis).

Serious side effects and what to do about them

If you think you have taken too much JAMP Cephalexin, contact your healthcare professional, hospital emergency department or regional poison control centre immediately, even if there are no symptoms.

If you have a troublesome symptom or side effect that is not listed here or becomes bad enough to interfere with your daily activities, talk to your healthcare professional.

Storage:

Tablets:

Store between 15°C and 25°C. Avoid excessive heat (30°C). Protect from light and humidity. Keep well closed. Keep out of reach and sight of children.

If you want more information about JAMP Cephalexin:

• Talk to your healthcare professional
• Find the full Product Monograph that is prepared for healthcare professionals and includes this Patient Medication Information by visiting the Health Canada website (https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/index-eng.jsp); or by calling 1-866-399-9091.

Reporting Side Effects

You can report any suspected side effects associated with the use of health products to Health Canada by:

• Visiting the Web page on Adverse Reaction Reporting (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/medeffect-canada/adverse-reaction-reporting.html) for information on how to report online, by mail or by fax; or
• Calling toll-free at 1-866-234-2345.

NOTE: Contact your health professional if you need information about how to manage your side effects. The Canada Vigilance Program does not provide medical advice.

JAMP Pharma Corporation

1310 rue Nobel

Boucherville, Québec J4B 5H3

Date prepared: December 05, 2019