Cefaclor Benefits & Uses

Cefaclor is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Cefaclor 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

Cefaclor Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cefaclor is used -

Severe

Angioedema
Steven-johnsons syndrome

Moderate

Edema
Gastritis
Hepatitis
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Increased Liver Enzymes

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea
Headache
पेट दर्द
Cough
Rash
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Urticaria
पेट की गैस
Dizziness
Tremor
Agitation

Cefaclor Related Warnings

Is the use of Cefaclor safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Cefaclor without worrying about any side effects.

Safe
Is the use of Cefaclor safe during breastfeeding?

Cefaclor is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Cefaclor on the Kidneys?

Cefaclor has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Cefaclor on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Cefaclor on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Cefaclor on the Heart?

Cefaclor is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Cefaclor with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Probenecid

Ethinyl Estradiol

Warfarin

Furosemide

Cefaclor Contraindications

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

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Cefaclor

Is this Cefaclor habit forming or addictive?

Cefaclor is not addictive in nature.

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Cefaclor. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Cefaclor is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

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

No

Cefaclor Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cefaclor

It is safe to take Cefaclor with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefaclor

Information about the interaction of Cefaclor and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

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

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 727

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)