Eclor La Information

Eclor La is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Sinusitis. Other than this, Eclor La has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The optimal dosage of Eclor La is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Eclor La have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Eclor La normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Eclor La is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Eclor La has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Eclor La related warnings section.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Eclor La contraindications section.

Besides this, Eclor La may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Eclor La is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

Eclor La Benefits & Uses
Eclor La Dosage & How to Take
Eclor La Side Effects
Eclor La Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Eclor La with Other Drugs
Eclor La Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Eclor La
Eclor La Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Eclor La Benefits & Uses

Eclor La is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Ear Infection
Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)

Other Benefits

Eclor La Dosage & How to Take

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
Adult	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Eclor La Related Warnings

Is the use of Eclor La safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Eclor La safely.

Safe
Is the use of Eclor La safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can safely use Eclor La.

Safe
What is the effect of Eclor La on the Kidneys?

Eclor La has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Eclor La on the Liver?

Eclor La is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Eclor La on the Heart?

You can take Eclor La without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Eclor La with Other Drugs

Eclor La should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Probenecid

Ethinyl Estradiol

Warfarin

Furosemide

Eclor La Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Eclor La unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Eclor La

Is this Eclor La habit forming or addictive?

Eclor La does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Eclor La as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Eclor La only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Eclor La in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Eclor La Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Eclor La

Taking Eclor La with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Eclor La

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Eclor La with alcohol will be.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 302-305

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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ceclor® (cefaclor)

Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Karlor® Cd (cefaclor)

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