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Cefaclor
Latest prescription information about Cefaclor. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Cefaclor
Pronunciation : sef' a klor
Therapeutic Classification : antibiotics
Trade Name(s):
India- Articlor Dispertab, Articlor Drops, Articlor Dry Syr, Cecel Dry Syr, Ceflorr Cap, Ceflorr Dry Syr, Cloriv Dispertab, Distaclor Cap, Distaclor Dispertab, Distaclor Drops, Distaclor Susp, Distaclor-Cd Sr-Tab, Eclor Premix Susp, Eclor-La Tab, Halclor Cap, Halocef Cap, Keflor Cap, Keflor Drops, Keflor Dt-Tab, Keflor Susp, Keflor Tab, Keflor-Mr Tab, Nayaclor Dry Syr, Radiclor Cap, Radiclor Dry Syr, Resclor Dry Syr, Sayochlor Dry Syr, Uniclor Cap, Uniclor Dispertab, Uniclor Mr-Tab, Vercef Af Tab, Vercef Cap, Vercef Susp, Zychlor Dry Syr. International- Ceclor and Pulvules. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): Hypersensitivity.
When it is to be taken : The usual adult dose of cefaclor is 250-500 mg every 8 hours or 375-500 mg every 12 hours. How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet, capsule and suspension to take by mouth, with or without food. It also comes as eardrops to instill into the affected ear. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of diarrhea, stomach infection, blood clotting disorder, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breast feeding. * Avoid long-term use of this medication; otherwise it may cause secondary infection. * Patient may be experienced with diarrhea, stomach pain/cramps, or bloody stools, if it so consult with your doctor. Side Effects : Hypersensitivity - Itching, hives, weakness, swelling in the face and limbs, difficulty in breathing, tingling, fainting, low blood pressure and dilatation of blood vessels. Central Nervous System - Reversible hyperactivity, agitation, nervousness, sleeplessness, confusion, increased muscle tone, dizziness, hallucinations and drowsiness. Liver - Elevation in liver enzymes level. Blood - Anemia and decrease in white blood cells and platelets. Genitourinary - Slight elevations in BUN or serum creatinine (less than 1 in 500) * Take full course of treatment. * Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store it at room temperature. |
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