Cefaclor

Cefaclor is used for treating bacterial infections including pneumonia, bronchitis, exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, sinusitis, otitis media, skin and soft tissue infections, urinary tract infections such as pyelonephritis and cystitis.

It is safe to discuss with your doctor if you should take this medicine if:

• You have diarrhea, stomach infection, phenylketonuria or blood clotting disorder.
• You are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Take this medication at evenly spaced times for best results. This medicine is consumed orally at an interval of every 8-12 hours for as long as your doctor prescribes. To prevent stomach upset, take this medication with food. Follow your doctor's instructions on how to use it and avoid missing any doses.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Bacterial Infections

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Hypersensitivity

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Diarrhoea

• Thrush

• Vaginal Infection

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  No adequate information is available. You are advised to take medical help before using this drug.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Caution should be exercised when this drug is administered to a breastfeeding woman.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution to be advised in patients with impaired renal function.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• What is the onset of action?

  The onset of action persists within 30 to 60 minutes.

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The duration of effectiveness of the medicine is subject to vary depending on the form and route of administration.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  You are advised to take medical help before driving.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Consult your doctor in case of overdose.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Cefaclor as ingredient

• Distaclor 250Mg Tablet Dt

  Menarini India Pvt Ltd

• Distaclor 125Mg Tablet Dt

  Menarini India Pvt Ltd

• Distaclor 375Mg Tablet

  Menarini India Pvt Ltd

• Distaclor 750Mg Tablet

  Menarini India Pvt Ltd

• Keflor 250Mg Tablet

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Keflor 125Mg Tablet Dt

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Distaclor Cd 750Mg Tablet

  Menarini India Pvt Ltd

• Distaclor 50Mg Drop

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Eclor La 375Mg Tablet

  Lupin Ltd

• Distaclor 250Mg Capsule

  Menarini India Pvt Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

This is a common medication for treating bacterial infections of the ear, skin, throat, urinary tract and others. It is a beta-lactam-based antibiotic, which binds to the cell walls of the penicillin-binding proteins.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Lab Test

  Lab test

  No information available.

• Interaction with Disease

  Disease

  No information available.

• Interaction with Food

  Food

  No information available.

• Ques : What is Cefaclor?

  Ans : This drug is used to treat bacterial infections.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Cefaclor before I see improvement in my condition?

  Ans : In most of the cases, the average time taken by this medication to reach its peak effect is around 1 day to 1 week. Please consult your doctor for the time period you need to use this medication.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use Cefaclor?

  Ans : This medication is generally used once or twice a day. It is advised to consult your doctor before the usage, as the frequency also depends on the patient's condition.

• Ques : Should I use Cefaclor empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : This medication is advised to be consumed orally. If you take it on an empty stomach, it might upset the stomach. Please consult the doctor before using it.

• Ques : What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Cefaclor?

  Ans : It should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets.

• Cefaclor-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 10 June 2022].Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/cefaclor

• Cefaclor-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 10 June 2022].Available from:

  https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00833

• CEFACLOR tablet,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 10 June 2022].Available from:

  https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=CEFACLOR