Cefaclor is a prescription medicine used to treat symptoms of various bacterial infections such as Bronchitis, Pharyngitis and Tonsillitis, Urinary Tract Infection, Otitis Media, and Lower Respiratory Tract Infection.
Cefaclor may be used alone or with other drugs. Cefaclor belongs to a class of drugs called Cephalosporins of the 2nd generation. It is not known whether Cefaclor is safe and effective in children younger than 1 month of age.
Cefaclor is a cephalosporin-type antibiotic used to treat many kinds of bacterial infections such as middle ear, skin, urine, and respiratory tract infections. It works by stopping bacteria from growing.
This antibiotic is only used to treat bacterial infections. It won't work for viral infections (e.g., common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic may reduce its efficacy.
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Get A Second OpinionTake this medicine by mouth usually every 8 or 12 hours, or as directed by your doctor. You may take this medicine with food if you have a stomach upset.
Take this antibiotic at proper spaced intervals times for the best result. To help you remember, take this medicine at the same time daily.
Continue to take this medicine until the prescribed amount is over, even if the symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping this medicine too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow, which may lead to a relapse of the infection.
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Book an AppointmentIf someone has taken more or got overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or difficulty breathing, call a poison control centre right away. Symptoms of overdose can include severe vomiting, seizures.
Note: Do not share this medicine with others. This medicine has only been prescribed by your doctor for your current condition. Do not use it later for another infection unless or until your doctor tells you to do so.
If you miss taking any dose, use it as soon as you remember it. If time is very near for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Use your next dose on a regular basis. Don't double your dose to catch up.
Store this medicine at room temperature between 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from direct sunlight and moisture. Don't store it in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children.
Do not flush the medication down the toilet or pour it into the drain unless instructed to do so. Discard this medicine properly with safety when it has expired or is no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details on how to safely dispose of your product.
| Cefaclor | Cefixime |
|---|---|
| trade name Ceclor | brand name Suprax |
| Formula: C15H14ClN3O4S | Formula: C16H15N5O7S2 |
| second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic | is an antibiotic medication |
| Cefaclor is a cephalosporin-type antibiotic used to treat many kinds of bacterial infections such as middle ear, skin, urine, and respiratory tract infections. | This medication is used for treating a number of bacterial infections such as strep throat, pneumonia, otitis media, urinary tract infections, gonorrhea, and Lyme disease. |
| Molar mass: 367.808 g/mol | Molar mass: 453.452 g/mol |
Cefaclor is a cephalosporin-type antibiotic used to treat many kinds of bacterial infections such as middle ear, skin, urine, and respiratory tract infections. It works by stopping bacteria from growing. This antibiotic is only used to treat bacterial infections. It won't work for viral infections (e.g., common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic may reduce its efficacy.
Cefaclor is a prescription drug that is a cephalosporin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections (middle ear, skin, urine, and respiratory tract infections). It works by stopping bacteria from growing. Cefaclor treats bacterial infections only.
Since cefaclor is chemically related to penicillin, patients who are allergic to penicillin may have an allergic reaction (sometimes even anaphylaxis) when given cefaclor. Treatment with cefaclor and other antibiotics may alter the normal flora of the colon bacteria and allow C to grow.
Side effects of Cefaclor are as follows:
Cefaclor is used to treat infections caused by susceptible organisms, including H influenzae, and to treat otitis media, sinusitis, and respiratory tract infections. It may not be appropriate in acute sinusitis due to reduced activity and the potential for serious allergic reactions.
Cefaclor 375 mg taken twice daily is as effective and safe as cefaclor capsules 250 mg three times daily for the treatment of streptococcal pharyngitis or tonsillitis.
Cefaclor is considered to be a safe, well-tolerated, and effective antimicrobial agent in children. It has a distinct advantage over other antibiotics in children with Haemophilus influenzae otitis media and should be considered a primary drug in the treatment of otitis media.
For oral use of cefaclor - Take this medicine by mouth usually every 8 or 12 hours, or as directed by your doctor. You may take this medicine with food if you have a stomach upset. Take this antibiotic at evenly spaced intervals of times for the best effect.
Directions for reconstitution of CECLOR powder in oral liquid bottles 125 mg/5 mL-Add 60 mL of water in two portions of the dry mixture in the bottle. Shake well after every addition. 250 mg/5 ml-Add 45 ml of water to the dry mixture in the bottle in two portions. Shake well after every addition.
Do not consume this medication if you are allergic to cefaclor or similar antibiotics, such as Ceftin, Cefzil, Duricef, Fortaz, Keflex, Omnicef, Spectracef, Suprax, and others. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs before taking this medicine (especially penicillin).
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