Alcephin LA (500+500) Tablet

Alcephin LA (500+500) is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Alembic Chemical Works Co Ltd. This medicine is combination of more than one active ingredient or substance within a single pharmaceutical form type. The main active ingredients or salts in this drug are Cephalexin, Probenecid. This drug comes in the form of Tablet. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 10 Tablet and is priced at Rs 120 (arround $1.68 US Dollar)
Generic (Salt) Combination :(Cephalexin+ Probenecid)
Pharma Company :Alembic Chemical Works Co Ltd
Brand Label :Alcephin LA (500+500)
Preparation Type :Tablet
Single Dose :1 Tablet
Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) :
  • Cephalexin-500 mg
  • Probenecid-500 mg
Pack Size/Qty/Vol :10 Tablet
Price Unit :Rs 12 INR (arround $0.168 US Dollar)
Price Pack :Rs 120 INR (arround $1.68 US Dollar)

Drug details for Alcephin LA (500+500)

Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?

The main active ingredients or salts in Alcephin LA (500+500) are :

  • Cephalexin-500 mg
  • Probenecid-500 mg

Cephalexin
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Cephalexin is used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria such as pneumonia and other respiratory tract infections; and infections of the bone, skin, ears, , genital, and urinary tract. Cephalexin is in a class of medications called cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria.Antibiotics such as cephalexin will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections. Using antibiotics when they are not needed increases your risk of getting an infection later that resists antibiotic treatment.

Respiratory tract infections, ENT, urinary tract, gynaecological and obstetric infections. Gonorrhoea (when penicillin is unsuitable). Skin, soft tissue, bone and dental infections.

For more details on Cephalexin, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Cephalexin..

Probenecid
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Probenecid is used to treat chronic gout and gouty arthritis. It is used to prevent attacks related to gout, not treat them once they occur. It acts on the kidneys to help the body eliminate uric acid. Probenecid is also used to make certain antibiotics more effective by preventing the body from passing them in the urine.This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Chronic gout and hyperuricaemia. To prolong penicillin or ampicillin action by enhancing and sustaining their blood levels.

For more details on Probenecid, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Probenecid..

Alcephin LA (500+500) Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :

There are 5 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Alcephin LA (500+500), which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Cephalexin-500 mg Probenecid-500 mg).
Please note that one can request a doctor or pharmacist to substitute a FDC Brand Version of the prescribed FDC drug brand, if any. Fixed-Dose Combination Drugs are being increasingly used due to the benefit of the combined effects of active ingredients given together. However, it is necessary to investigate the possible benefits in the clinical situation against possible disadvantages for each fixed combination drug and for each dose of the fixed combination drug. Potential advantages of fixed combination drugs may also include the counteracting by one ingredient of an adverse reaction produced by another one, and simplification of therapy, leading to improved compliance.

BrandPrice (Rs.)BrandPrice (Rs.)
Ceff LA (500+500) 181.2Mediceph (500+500) 1 012.50
Procef Forte (500+500) 120Proceph (500+500) 139
Uniceph (500+500) 140

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