Ceftaclav is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis. Secondary and off-label uses of Ceftaclav have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Ceftaclav is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Ceftaclav also has some side effects, the most common being Abdominal cramp, Fever, Soft stools. While these are the most often observed Ceftaclav side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Ceftaclav go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Ceftaclav's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Ceftaclav related warnings talks about Ceftaclav's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Ceftaclav is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Jaundice as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Ceftaclav are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Ceftaclav may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Ceftaclav is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Ceftaclav is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Is the use of Ceftaclav safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Ceftaclav in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.
Is the use of Ceftaclav safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Ceftaclav for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Ceftaclav on the Kidneys?
There is no research available on the side effects of Ceftaclav on kidney. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Ceftaclav on the Liver?
Side effects of Ceftaclav on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
What is the effect of Ceftaclav on the Heart?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Ceftaclav on heart. So it is not known whether taking Ceftaclav will cause side effects on heart or not.
Ceftaclav should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ceftaclav unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ceftaclav habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Ceftaclav is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Ceftaclav
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Ceftaclav with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ceftaclav
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Ceftaclav with alcohol.
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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