This medicine is used for the treatment of otitis media (ear infection), Urinary tract infections, respiratory tract (acute bronchitis, pharyngitis, and pnuemonia) skin and soft tissue infections.
Please use this medicine as directed by your doctor.
Expert Advice
Complete full course of therapy even if you feel better.
Immediately contact your prescriber if there is persistent nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, difficulty in breathing, irritability, fever, or rashes.
Primary Uses
Indications
This medicine is used for the treatment of otitis media (ear infection), Urinary tract, respiratory tract (acute bronchitis, pharyngitis, and pneumonia), skin and soft tissue infections.
Side Effects
Patients using this medicine may experience GI (stomach) disturbances, pseudomembranous colitis (inflammation of colon), hemolytic anemia (premature rupture of RBCs), and hypersensitivity reaction (allergy).
Warnings
Pregnancy
This medicine can be administered in pregnant females, please consult your doctor for further information.
Lactation
The effect of this medication is undetermined in nursing females. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.
Precautions
This medicine should be used with caution in patients who have history of hypersensitivity to penicillin, severe renal (kidney) impairment, and GI (stomach) diseases.
Contraindications
This medicine is contraindicated in patients who are suffering from porphyria; a group of liver disorders that negatively affects the skin and nervous system.
FAQS
What should we do, if this medicine fails to deplete infection from the body?
An alternate is usually advised in this situation by the respective doctor.
What should we do if the side effects exaggerate?
Withdraw the medicine’s usage immediately and bring the condition to your doctor’s notice.
Which painkiller is safe for use with cefaclor?
Paracetamol is the safest of all.
How long before cefaclor starts to work on the body?
Soon after you take this medicine, the effect starts to show. But it may take a few weeks before the infection completely eradicates from the body.
Does it cause diarrhea?
Yes, it does. But this side effect goes off once the treatment course is complete and you stop using this medicine.
When should we not use this medicine?
This medicine is not recommended to patients who are allergic to cefaclor.
Will this medicine treat viral infections?
No, this medicine only treats bacterial infections. It doesn’t treat viral infections like common cold and flu.
Disclaimer
Dawaai's intention is to make sure that it's consumers get information that is accurate, reviewed by an expert and error-free. However, the information mentioned here should not be used as a replacement for the advice of a qualified physician. The information given here is for informational purposes only, which may not cover all possible precautions, side effects, contraindications or drug interactions. Consult your doctor and discuss your queries related to any medicine or disease.
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