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Spornam 500 MG Capsule

Manufactured by: Mankind Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Composition: Cefalexin
Prescription Required: Yes
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Description

Spornam 500 MG Capsule is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It is used to treat infections of the skin, ear, bone and urinary tract. Use with caution if you have a known disease. Do not take this medicine if you have a known allergy to penicillins and cephalosporins group of antibiotics.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Spornam 500 MG Capsule

  • Diarrheasevere
  • Abdominal painsevererare
  • Dark or clay colored stoolssevererare
  • Feversevererare
  • Itching or rashsevererare
  • Joint painsevererare
  • Dark urinesevererare
  • Loss of appetitesevererare
  • Dizzinesssevererare
  • Yellow colored eyes or skinsevererare
SEVERE
Contact your doctor immediately if any of these symptoms are experienced on a regular basis.
RARE
Observed in a small fraction of population.
This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.

Highlights

Commonly asked questions for Spornam 500 MG Capsule

Onset of action

The peak effect of this medicine can be observed within 1 hour after oral administration.

Duration of effect

This medicine is excreted in urine and the effect lasts for a duration of 4 to 5 hours.

Safe with alcohol?

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Is it habit forming?

No habit forming tendency has been reported.

Usage in pregnancy?

This medicine should be taken during pregnancy only if it is clearly needed under doctor's supervision.

Usage while breast-feeding?

This medicine is known to excreted in human breast milk. It should be taken only if clearly needed under doctor's supervision. Monitoring of undesired effects like diarrhea or thrush is necessary.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Spornam 500 MG Capsule

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Spornam 500 MG Capsule, and hence can be used as its substitute.
Alexin 500 MG Capsule
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Cefacure 500 MG Capsule
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Cephalkem 500 MG Capsule
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Lexin 500 MG Capsule
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Staphydex 500 MG Capsule
Novartis India Ltd.

What is it prescribed for?

Uses of Spornam 500 MG Capsule

  • Ear Infection (Otitis Media)

    Spornam 500 MG Capsule is used in the treatment of Otitis Media which is an ear infection caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, and Moraxella.

  • Pharyngitis

    Spornam 500 MG Capsule is used in the treatment of Pharyngitis which is an inflammation of Pharynx caused by group A Streptococcus.

  • Cystitis

    Spornam 500 MG Capsule is used in the treatment of Cystitis which is a bladder infection caused by E.coli, Pseudomonas Aeruginosa, Enterococci and Klebsiella pneumoniae.

  • Pyelonephritis

    Spornam 500 MG Capsule is used in the treatment of Pyelonephritis which is a type of kidney infection caused by E.coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterococci and Klebsiella pneumoniae.

  • Osteomyelitis

    Spornam 500 MG Capsule is used in the treatment of Osteomyelitis which is a bone infection caused by Staphylococcus aureus.

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When not to use?

Contraindications of Spornam 500 MG Capsule

  • Allergy

    Avoid if you have a known allergy to Spornam 500 MG Capsule or any other Beta-lactam antibiotics like Penicillins and Cephalosporins.

Dosage

  • Missed Dose

    The missed dose should be taken as soon possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it's already time for your next scheduled dose.

  • Overdose

    Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of overdose.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

  • Description

    - Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

  • Instructions

    - Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Medicine

Disease interactions

  • Colitis

    moderate
    Avoid if you experience severe diarrhea, abdominal pain, and blood in stools after taking Spornam 500 MG Capsule. Inform the doctor if you have any gastrointestinal diseases. Drink adequate amount of water to prevent dehydration.

  • Seizure disorders

    moderate
    Use with caution if you have any seizure disorder or a family history of seizures. Discontinue if seizure is due to Spornam 500 MG Capsule. Start with appropriate anticonvulsant medicine seizures are clinically indicated.

Food interactions

  • Information not available.

Lab interactions

  • Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

Take Spornam 500 MG Capsule with or without food. Do not take in larger amounts than advised. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable effects. Do not stop taking Spornam 500 MG Capsule before completion of course.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

  • Pregnancy

    - This medicine should be taken during pregnancy only if it is clearly needed under doctor's supervision.

  • Breast-feeding

    - This medicine is known to excreted in human breast milk. It should be taken only if clearly needed under doctor's supervision. Monitoring of undesired effects like diarrhea or thrush is necessary.

General warnings

  • Allergy

    - Avoid if you have a known allergy to Spornam 500 MG Capsule or Beta-lactam Antibiotics like penicillins and cephalosporins. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience any allergic symptoms like rash, itching, nausea or vomiting, swelling of lips, hands, and feet.

  • Clostridium difficile-associated Diarrhea

    - Avoid if you experience severe diarrhea after receiving Spornam 500 MG Capsule. As antibiotic therapy will cause an imbalance in the normal microbial flora in the large intestine which promotes the growth of bacteria called Clostridium difficile - causing diarrhea.

  • Impaired kidney function

    - Use with caution if you have a preexisting kidney disease. Appropriate dose adjustments are to be made based on CrCl or eGFR.

  • Impaired liver function

    - Spornam 500 MG Capsule and other cephalosporins are reported to cause liver diseases like Hepatitis and Cholestatic jaundice. Use with caution if you have a risk of developing liver disease. Suitable dose adjustments are to be made based on the clinical condition.

  • Drug- resistance

    - Usage of Spornam 500 MG Capsule without sufficient proof or suspicion of a bacterial infection should be avoided. Irrational dosing might fail in providing the benefits and even cause toxicity. It may also increase the risk of development of bacteria that is drug resistant.

Other details

  • Food timings: Information not available
  • Administration time: Information not available
  • Sleep inducing: Information not available

How it works

Spornam 500 MG Capsule is a broad spectrum antibiotic. It works by interfering with the bacterial cell wall synthesis.

Legal Status

Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved

Classification

Category
First generation Cephalosporins
Schedule
Schedule H

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