ATC codes:
J01DB01
EMLc
Indication
Acute pharyngitis
ICD11 code:
CA02
INN
Cefalexin
Medicine type
Chemical agent
Antibiotic groups
List type
Core
(EML)
(EMLc)
(EMLc)
Formulations
Oral > Liquid:
125 mg per 5 mL (anhydrous) powder for oral liquid ;
250 mg per 5 mL (anhydrous) powder for oral liquid
Oral > Solid: 250 mg (as monohydrate) ; 500 mg (as monohydrate) (EML)
Oral > Solid > dispersible tablet: 125 mg (EMLc) ; 250 mg (EMLc)
Oral > Solid: 250 mg (as monohydrate) ; 500 mg (as monohydrate) (EML)
Oral > Solid > dispersible tablet: 125 mg (EMLc) ; 250 mg (EMLc)
EML status history
Sex
All
Age
Also recommended for children
Therapeutic alternatives
The recommendation is for this specific medicine
Patent information
Patents have expired in most jurisdictions
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Expert Committee recommendation
Following the review of the age-appropriateness of formulations on the EMLc, the Expert Committee recommended:
- the addition of new formulations of amoxicillin (dispersible, scored tablet, 250 mg and 500 mg) to the EMLc.
- the addition of new formulations of cefalexin (dispersible tablet 125 mg and 250 mg) to the EMLc.
- the addition of a new strength formulation of clarithromycin (solid oral dosage form 250 mg) to the EMLc.
- the deletion of clarithromycin 500 mg solid oral dosage form from the EMLc.
EML recommendations: Acute pharyngitis
First choice
Second choice
Watchful waiting, symptom relief and no antibiotic treatment should be considered as the first-line treatment option.
First choice
Second choice