Cefaclor (cefachlor or cefaclorum) is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used for the treatment certain infections caused by bacteria’s influence.

Cefaclor is used to treat: pneumonia, meningitis, septicemia, ggonorrhea, peritonitis, urinary-tract infections, and biliary-tract infections, acute otitis media, endometritis, intraabdominal and pelvic infections. Cefaclor affects only bacterial infections by stopping their growth, but it does not work against viral infections.

Cefaclor is generic ceclor.

Dosage.

Dosage is determined individually. It depends on the severity of the infection and its location. Adults - the average daily dose of 750 mg in 3 doses. (4g – maximum daily dose) Children - the average daily dose of 20 mg / kg in 3 doses. (mg / kg - maximum daily dose40). The treatment period is about 7-10 days. It should be taken orally usually every 8 (three times a day) or 12 (twice a day) hours. The best effect is achieved if it is taken at the same time, take this evenly. It is important not to stop taking this medication even if symptoms disappeared, it can lead to increased bacterial resistance to antibiotics. Missed dose should be taken as soon as you remember it. Do not take a double dose.

Side effects.
The most common side effects are following: headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach upset. Also it is very important to know that the principal side effect of Cefaclor is hypersensitivity. It can cause different allergic reactions: urticaria, fever, arthralgia, anaphylaxis, rashes, itching. Tell your doctor immediately, if you have any of these or other side effects.

Precautions.
Do not take this Cefaclor if you have allergic reaction to it or to other cephalosporin antibiotics.
Before using Cefaclor tell your doctor about other allergic reactions to drugs (especially penicillin), cefadroxil (Duricef), cefamandole (Mandol), cefazolin (Ancef, Kefzol), cefdinir (Omnicef), cefditoren (Spectracef), cefepime (Maxipime), cefixime (Suprax), cefmetazole (Zefazone), cefonicid (Monocid), cefoperazone (Cefobid), cefotaxime (Claforan), cefoxitin (Mefoxin), cefpodoxime (Vantin), cefprozil (Cefzil), ceftazidime (Ceptaz, Fortaz, Tazicef), ceftibuten (Cedax), ceftizoxime (Cefizox), ceftriaxone (Rocephin), cefuroxime (Ceftin, Kefurox, Zinacef), cephalexin (Keflex), cephapirin (Cefadyl), cephradine (Velosef), loracarbef (Lorabid). It is necessary to warn about your kidney diseases, colitis and bowel problems. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or going to, Cefaclor gets into breast milk. Your doctor may ask to change the doses of your medications.