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Overview
VERCEF 125MG SUSP is a Schedule H1 drug.VERCEF 125MG SUSP is composed of: CEFACLOR (125.0 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, PneumoniaCEFACLOR 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?
VERCEF 125MG SUSP is generally taken With Food.Precautions
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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.
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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.
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Do not crush, chew, or break an extended-releasetablet. Swallow it whole.Use this medicine for the full prescribed length of time.
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Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared.
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Skipping doses may also increase your risk of further infection that isresistant to antibiotics.
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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 PainSerious Side-Effects
CEFACLOR : Acute Kidney Failure, Nephritis, Abdomen Pain, Nausea, Vomit, Body Discoloration, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Mood SwingsRare Side-Effects
CEFACLOR : Clostridium Difficile InfectionDisease Interactions
CEFACLOR can interfere with: Colitis, Acute Renal Failure, Seizure, Acute Liver FailureTechnical Classification
CEFACLOR is categorized as: SECOND GENERATION CEPHALOSPORINS / CEPHALOSPORINS / ANTI-INFECTIVESAvailable Alternatives
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
| 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 |
| CECLOR 500MG CAP | INR 51.86 for 10 CAPSULES | CEFACLOR 500.0 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 500MG CAP | INR 186 for 3 CAPSULES | CEFACLOR 500.0 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 500MG CAP | INR 398 for 8 CAPSULES | CEFACLOR 500.0 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 |