Cephalexin monohydrate

Cephalexin monohydrate, with the molecular formula C16H17N3O4S⋅H2O, is a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic. It is orally active and effective against a range of gram-positive bacteria. Cephalexin functions by interfering with bacterial cell wall synthesis, causing cell death. Typically prescribed for skin infections, respiratory tract infections, and urinary tract infections.