DISTACLOR 500MG CAP

Overview

DISTACLOR 500MG CAP is a Schedule H1 antibiotic.

DISTACLOR 500MG CAP is composed of: CEFACLOR (500.0 MG)

Cefaclor is a cephalosporin (SEF a lowspor in) antibiotic. It works by fighting bacteriain your body.Cefaclor is used to treat many kinds of bacterial infections, such as bladder infection, ear infection, skin infection, or infection of therespiratory tract.Cefaclor is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is used in seriousbacterial infections of various body parts like urinary tract, skin and soft-tissue, blood, brain and lungs (pneumonia). It is also used to prevent infections after surgery.Cefaclor is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering which is essential for the survival of bacteria in the human body.It will not work for viral infections (e.g., commoncold, flu). Unnecessary use or overuse of anyantibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness

Usage

CEFACLOR is generally used to treat: Bacterial Infection, Deep Skin Infection, Bladder Infection, Urinary Tract Infection, Brain Infection, Pneumonia
CEFACLOR can address symptoms like: Urine Leaking (incontinence), Frequent Urination, Lower Abdomen Pain, Blood Or Red Colored Urine

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

How Do I Take It?

DISTACLOR 500MG CAP is generally taken With Food.

Precautions for DISTACLOR 500MG CAP and its Constituents

• Your doctor has prescribed Cefaclor to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
  
• Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.Discontinue Cefaclor and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
• Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn’t stop or if you find blood in your stools.
  
• If you’re on blood thinners, Cefaclor can interact with your medications and increase your bleeding tendencies.
•  Youshould not use this medication if you are allergic to cefoxitin or to similar antibiotics,such as cefdinir (Omnicef),cefprozil(Cefzil),cefuroxime(Ceftin),cephalexin(Keflex),and others.
• The liquid form of cefaclor may contain sucrose. Talk to your doctorbefore using this form of cefaclor if you have diabetes.
• Followall directions on your prescription label. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
• Cefaclor works best if you take it with a mealor within 30 minutes of a meal.
• Do not crush, chew, or break an extended-releasetablet. Swallow it whole.Use this medicine for the full prescribed length of time.
  
• Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared.
  
• Skipping doses may also increase your risk of further infection that isresistant to antibiotics.
  

• Cefaclor will not treat a viral infection such as the flu or a common cold.

  
  

Symptoms of Overdosage

CEFACLOR over-dosage can result in: Nausea, Vomit, Abdomen Pain

Serious Side-Effects

CEFACLOR : Acute Kidney Failure, Nephritis, Abdomen Pain, Nausea, Vomit, Body Discoloration, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Mood Swings

Rare Side-Effects

CEFACLOR : Clostridium Difficile Infection

Disease Interactions

CEFACLOR can interfere with: Colitis, Acute Renal Failure, Seizure, Acute Liver Failure

Technical Classification

CEFACLOR is categorized as: SECOND GENERATION CEPHALOSPORINS / CEPHALOSPORINS / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Available Alternatives for DISTACLOR 500MG CAP

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

CECLOR 500MG CAP	INR 51.86 for 10 CAPSULES	CEFACLOR 500.0 MG
DISTACLOR 500MG CAP	INR 186 for 3 CAPSULES	CEFACLOR 500.0 MG
UNICLOR 500MG CAP	INR 398 for 8 CAPSULES	CEFACLOR 500.0 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

ALCLOR SUSP	INR 116 for 30 ML SUSPENSION	CEFACLOR
ARTICLOR 125MG DRY SYP	INR 110 for 30 ML DRY SYRUP	CEFACLOR 125.0 MG
ARTICLOR 125MG TAB	INR 156.81 for 10 TABLETS	CEFACLOR 125.0 MG
ARTICLOR 250MG TAB	INR 310 for 10 TABLETS	CEFACLOR 250.0 MG
ARTICLOR 50MG DPS	INR 80 for 10 ML DROP	CEFACLOR 50.0 MG
CEFACLOR		CEFACLOR
CEZEL PWD	INR 49 for 100 GM POWDER	CEFACLOR
DISTACLOR 125MG SYP	INR 115 for 30 ML SYRUP	CEFACLOR 125.0 MG
DISTACLOR 125MG TAB DT	INR 119 for 6 TABLET DT	CEFACLOR 125.0 MG
DISTACLOR 187MG SYP	INR 160 for 30 ML SYRUP	CEFACLOR 187.0 MG
DISTACLOR 250MG CAP	INR 248 for 10 CAPSULES	CEFACLOR 250.0 MG
DISTACLOR 250MG TAB DT	INR 245 for 6 TABLET DT	CEFACLOR 250.0 MG
DISTACLOR 375MG TAB	INR 457.2 for 10 TABLETS	CEFACLOR 375.0 MG
DISTACLOR 50MG DPS	INR 67.37 for 15 ML DROP	CEFACLOR 50.0 MG
DISTACLOR 50MG ORAL SUSP	INR 84 for 10 ML ORAL SUSPENSION	CEFACLOR 50.0 MG
DISTACLOR 750MG TAB	INR 412.57 for 6 TABLETS	CEFACLOR 750.0 MG
DISTACLOR CD 375MG TAB	INR 480 for 10 TABLETS	CEFACLOR 375.0 MG
DISTACLOR CD 750MG TAB	INR 540 for 6 TABLETS	CEFACLOR 750.0 MG
DISTACLOR SYP	INR 115 for 30 ML SYRUP	CEFACLOR 125 MG
ECLOR LA 375MG TAB	INR 120 for 4 TABLETS	CEFACLOR 375.0 MG
ECLOR PREMIX 125MG SYP	INR 61 for 30 ML SYRUP	CEFACLOR 125.0 MG
HALOCEF 125MG SUSP	INR 69.55 for 30 ML SUSPENSION	CEFACLOR 125.0 MG
HALOCEF 187MG DRY SYP	INR 86.7 for 30 ML DRY SYRUP	CEFACLOR 187.0 MG
HALOCEF 50MG DPS	INR 47.55 for 10 ML DROP	CEFACLOR 50.0 MG
KEFLOR 125MG REDIMIX SUSP	INR 156 for 30 ML REDIMIX SUSPENSION	CEFACLOR 125.0 MG
KEFLOR 125MG SYP	INR 135 for 30 ML SYRUP	CEFACLOR 125.0 MG
KEFLOR 250MG TAB	INR 268 for 6 TABLETS	CEFACLOR 250.0 MG
KEFLOR 50MG DPS	INR 93 for 10 ML DROP	CEFACLOR 50.0 MG
KEFLOR CAP	INR 249.9 for 10 CAPSULES	CEFACLOR 250 MG
KEFLOR DT 125MG TAB	INR 129 for 6 TABLETS	CEFACLOR 125.0 MG
KEFLOR SUSP 125MG/5ML	INR 80.9 for 30 ML	CEFACLOR 125 MG
KEFLOR TAB	INR 220.6 for 6 TABLETS	CEFACLOR 375 MG
KIDORIN 125MG SYP	INR 69.88 for 30 ML SYRUP	CEFACLOR 125.0 MG
KRC TAB	INR 45 for 10 TABLETS	CEFACLOR
MACLOR 125MG DRY SYP	INR 83 for 30 ML DRY SYRUP	CEFACLOR 125.0 MG
UNICLOR 250MG TAB	INR 165 for 6 TABLETS	CEFACLOR 250 MG
UNICLOR 250MG TAB DT	INR 158.48 for 6 TABLET DT	CEFACLOR 250.0 MG
UNICLOR MR 375MG TAB	INR 221.92 for 6 TABLET MR	CEFACLOR 375.0 MG
UNICLOR MR 750MG TAB	INR 411.81 for 6 TABLET MR	CEFACLOR 750.0 MG
VERCEF 125MG SUSP	INR 72.45 for 30 ML SUSPENSION	CEFACLOR 125.0 MG
VERCEF 250MG CAP	INR 50.96 for 3 CAPSULES	CEFACLOR 250.0 MG
ZENCLOR 125MG SUSP	INR 59 for 30 ML SUSPENSION	CEFACLOR 125.0 MG
ZENCLOR 125MG TAB	INR 78 for 10 TABLETS	CEFACLOR 125.0 MG