CEFACLOR

Overview

CEFACLOR is a Schedule H1 drug.

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?

CEFACLOR is generally taken With Food.
Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

  • 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

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with CEFACLOR as Ingredient

ALCLOR SUSPCEFACLOR
ARTICLOR 125MG DRY SYPCEFACLOR 125.0 MG
ARTICLOR 125MG TABCEFACLOR 125.0 MG
ARTICLOR 250MG TABCEFACLOR 250.0 MG
ARTICLOR 50MG DPSCEFACLOR 50.0 MG
CECLOR 500MG CAPCEFACLOR 500.0 MG
CEZEL PWDCEFACLOR
DISTACLOR 125MG SYPCEFACLOR 125.0 MG
DISTACLOR 125MG TAB DTCEFACLOR 125.0 MG
DISTACLOR 187MG SYPCEFACLOR 187.0 MG
DISTACLOR 250MG CAPCEFACLOR 250.0 MG
DISTACLOR 250MG TAB DTCEFACLOR 250.0 MG
DISTACLOR 375MG TABCEFACLOR 375.0 MG
DISTACLOR 500MG CAPCEFACLOR 500.0 MG
DISTACLOR 50MG DPSCEFACLOR 50.0 MG
DISTACLOR 50MG ORAL SUSPCEFACLOR 50.0 MG
DISTACLOR 750MG TABCEFACLOR 750.0 MG
DISTACLOR CD 375MG TABCEFACLOR 375.0 MG
DISTACLOR CD 750MG TABCEFACLOR 750.0 MG
DISTACLOR SYPCEFACLOR 125 MG
ECLOR LA 375MG TABCEFACLOR 375.0 MG
ECLOR PREMIX 125MG SYPCEFACLOR 125.0 MG
HALOCEF 125MG SUSPCEFACLOR 125.0 MG
HALOCEF 187MG DRY SYPCEFACLOR 187.0 MG
HALOCEF 50MG DPSCEFACLOR 50.0 MG
KEFLOR 125MG REDIMIX SUSPCEFACLOR 125.0 MG
KEFLOR 125MG SYPCEFACLOR 125.0 MG
KEFLOR 250MG TABCEFACLOR 250.0 MG
KEFLOR 50MG DPSCEFACLOR 50.0 MG
KEFLOR CAPCEFACLOR 250 MG
KEFLOR DT 125MG TABCEFACLOR 125.0 MG
KEFLOR SUSP 125MG/5MLCEFACLOR 125 MG
KEFLOR TABCEFACLOR 375 MG
KIDORIN 125MG SYPCEFACLOR 125.0 MG
KRC TABCEFACLOR
MACLOR 125MG DRY SYPCEFACLOR 125.0 MG
UNICLOR 250MG TAB DTCEFACLOR 250.0 MG
UNICLOR 250MG TABCEFACLOR 250 MG
UNICLOR 500MG CAPCEFACLOR 500.0 MG
UNICLOR MR 375MG TABCEFACLOR 375.0 MG
UNICLOR MR 750MG TABCEFACLOR 750.0 MG
VERCEF 125MG SUSPCEFACLOR 125.0 MG
VERCEF 250MG CAPCEFACLOR 250.0 MG
ZENCLOR 125MG SUSPCEFACLOR 125.0 MG
ZENCLOR 125MG TABCEFACLOR 125.0 MG