Cefaclor Indication.
For the treatment of certain infections caused by bacteria such as pneumonia and ear, lung, skin, throat, and urinary tract infections.
Cefaclor Contraindications.
Cefaclor is contraindicated in patients with known allergy to the cephalosporin group of antibiotics.
Cefaclor Prescription.
Cefaclor is prescribed to treat certain infections caused by bacteria, such as pneumonia and infections of the ears, lungs, throat, urinary tract, and skin. Cefaclor is in a class of prescription called cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Antibiotics will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.
Semisynthetic, broad-spectrum antibiotic derivative of cephalexin.
How should Cefaclor be used?
Cefaclor comes as a capsule, an extended-release (long-acting) tablet, and a suspension (liquid) to take by mouth. The capsule and liquid are usually taken every 8 hours (three times a day) or every 12 hours (twice a day). The long-acting tablet is usually taken every 12 hours (twice a day), within 1 hour of eating a meal. To help you remember to take cefaclor, take it around the same time every day.
Shake the liquid well before each use to mix the prescription evenly.
The capsules and tablets should be swallowed whole and taken with a full glass of water. Swallow the long-acting tablets whole; do not split, chew, or crush them.
Take cefaclor until you finish the prescription, even if you feel better. Stopping cefaclor too soon may cause bacteria to become resistant to antibiotics.
Cefaclor is a second generation cephalosporin antibiotic with a spectrum resembling first-generation cephalosporins. In vitro tests demonstrate that the bactericidal action of the cephalosporins results from inhibition of cell-wall synthesis. Cefaclor has been shown to be active against most strains of the following microorganisms, both in vitro and in clinical infections: Gram positive aerobes - Staphylococci (including coagulase-positive, coagulase-negative, and penicillinase-producing strains), Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Streptococcus pyogenes (group A ?-hemolytic streptococci). Gram-negative aerobes - Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae (including ?-lactamase-producing ampicillin-resistant strains), Klebsiella sp, and Proteus mirabilis.
Cefaclor side effects.
- diarrhea;
- difficulty breathing or swallowing;
- fever;
- hives;
- itching;
- joint pain;
- painful sores in the mouth or throat;
- severe skin rash;
- stomach pain;
- upset stomach;
- vaginal itching and discharge;
- vomiting;
- wheezing;
