Cephalexin - antibacterial agents for systemic use. Cephalosporins of the first generation. Used in the treatment of infections caused by microorganisms susceptible to cefalexin: ENT organs and respiratory tract, genitourinary system, skin and soft tissues, bone tissue and joints.

The drug is a prodrug and is activated in the acidic environment of the secretory tubules in the parietal cells. It reduces basal and stimulated secretion regardless of the nature of the stimulus. Prescribed in case of erosive ulcerative diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and eradication of Helicobacter pylori in infected patients with gastric and duodenal ulcer.