TabletsClinical Overview
Cefaclor is a second-generation oral cephalosporin antibiotic. It exhibits bactericidal activity against both Gram-positive cocci and common Gram-negative respiratory pathogens, including Haemophilus influenzae and Moraxella catarrhalis. Indicated for acute otitis media, lower respiratory tract infections (bronchitis, pneumonia), pharyngitis, tonsillitis, and uncomplicated urinary tract infections.
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Usage Guidelines
Disperse tablet in water before drinking or swallow whole as directed. Can be taken with or without food; food increases total absorption of extended-release forms. Space doses evenly at 8-hour intervals. Complete the full course.
General Administration Advice: Adhere strictly to the prescribed dosage, frequency, and treatment course. For oral medications, swallow with sufficient water. Never stop antibiotics, psychiatric medications, or antihypertensives abruptly without clinical direction.
Possible Side Effects
Common: Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, vaginal yeast infection. Rare/Severe: Serum sickness-like reaction (especially in children, characterized by rash, fever, and arthralgia), anaphylaxis, and Clostridioides difficile colitis.
*Note: Individual physiological responses vary. While many patients experience few or no side effects, notify your treating physician if adverse reactions persist or if hypersensitivity (angioedema, skin rash, dyspnea) occurs.
Precautions & Warnings
Contraindicated in cephalosporin allergy. Caution in penicillin-allergic patients. Discontinue if serum sickness symptoms (rash, joint pain, fever) emerge. Reduce dose in severe renal impairment.
Schedule H (Prescription Required)
This medication is scheduled under statutory drug regulatory frameworks (CDSCO / Drugs & Cosmetics Rules). Dispensing requires a valid medical prescription from a registered medical practitioner. Self-medication or unsupervised dosage adjustment carries significant clinical risks.
Medical Disclaimer: Statutory Clinical Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational and price-transparency purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, clinical diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. Always consult a registered medical practitioner or qualified pharmacist before initiating, modifying, or substituting any medication regimen.