Prescription Drug:
Cefaclor belongs to a group of antibiotics called the cephalosporins. They kill bacteria by interfering with the ability of bacteria to form cell walls. The bacteria therefore break up and die.
Drug without Prescription:
Cefaclor, a cephalosporin antibiotic, is used in the treatment of ear, nose, throat, respiratory tract, urinary tract, and skin infections caused by specific bacteria, including staph, strep, and E. coli. Uses include treatment of sore or strep throat, pneumonia, and tonsillitis. Cefaclor CD, an extended release form of the drug, is also used for flare-ups of chronic bronchitis.
If you are allergic to either penicillin or cephalosporin antibiotics in any form, consult your doctor before taking Cefaclor. There is a possibility that you are allergic to both types of medication; and if a reaction occurs, it could be extremely severe. If you take the drug and feel signs of a reaction, seek medical attention immediately.
Cefaclor is one of a group of antibiotics known as cephalosporins.
Cefaclor is a broad spectrum antibiotic which means it is active against a wide variety of bacteria.
It treats infections by killing or stopping the growth of the bacteria that cause them.
Cefaclor is available in capsule and oral liquid form. It is also available as a modified release tablet, which means that cefaclor is released slowly over the day.
No Prescription:
Cefaclor is a semisynthetic antibiotic of the cephalosporin type, chemically related to penicillin. It is effective against many different bacteria organisms, such as Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, E. coli, and many others.
Prescription is used for:
Infection of the kidney (pyelonephritis)
Infections of the ears, nose or throat
Infections of the organs associated with breathing, including nasal passages, sinuses, windpipe and lungs (respiratory tract)
Infections of the urinary tract
Skin or soft tissue infections
Allergy to penicillin-type antibiotics
Kidney disease
Cefaclor is effective against susceptible bacterias causing infections of the middle ear, tonsillitis, throat infections, laryngitis, bronchitis, and pneumonia. It is also used in treating urinary tract infections, and skin infections.
Prescription Side Effects:
Abdominal pain;
Abnormal liver tests;
Allergic reaction to active ingredient;
Arthritis;
Confusion;
Diarrhea;
Diarrhoea;
Dizziness;
Fever (pyrexia);
Fever;
Hallucinations;
Headache;
Hives;
Hyperactivity;
Inflammation of the large intestine (colitis);
Insomnia;
Itching (pruritus);
Itching;
Jaundice;
Joint pain;
Muscle tightness or dizziness;
Nasal inflammation;
Nausea (feeling sick);
Nausea;
Nervousness;
Problems sleeping;
Rash;
Skin rash;
Tummy pains;
Vaginitis;
Vomiting (being sick);
Vomiting;
Prescription Form:
Capsules: 250 milligrams,
Capsules: 500 milligrams.
Suspension: 125 milligrams per 1 milliliter teaspoon,
Suspension: 187 milligrams per 5 milliliters teaspoon,
Suspension: 250 milligrams per 5 milliliters teaspoon,
Suspension: 375 milligrams per 5 milliliters teaspoon.
Prescription Recommended Dosage:
Cefaclor
Adults
The usual adult dose is 250 milligrams every 8 hours. For more severe infections (such as pneumonia), your doctor may increase the dosage.
Children
The usual daily dosage is 20 milligrams per 2.2 pounds of body weight per day divided into smaller doses and taken every 8 or 12 hours. In more serious infections, such as middle ear infection, the usual dose is 40 milligrams per 2.2 pounds of body weight per day divided into smaller doses. The total daily dose should not exceed 1 gram.
Cefaclor CD
Adults: Bronchitis
The usual dose is 500 milligrams every 12 hours for 7 days.
Adults: Sore throat, Tonsillitis, and Skin Infections
The usual dose is 375 milligrams every 12 hours for 10 days (sore throat and tonsillitis) or 7 to 10 days (skin infections).
Children
Safety and effectiveness of Cefaclor CD in children under age 16 have not been established.
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