Treats bacterial infections.Belongs to a class of drugs called cephalosporin antibiotics
Brand Names:
Ceclor Pulvules, Ceclor CD, Ceclor
Contraindications:
You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to cephalosporin medicine such as Keflex®, Velosef®, or Suprax®
Uses:
Capsule, Liquid, Long Acting Tablet
Your doctor will tell you how much to take and how often.
You may take your medicine with food or milk to avoid stomach upset.
Shake the oral liquid well each time you use it.
Measure your oral liquid dose with a measuring spoon or medicine cup.
Take the extended-release tablet (Ceclor CD®) with food or within 1 hour of eating a meal.
Swallow the extended-release tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew.
Keep taking your medicine until your doctor tells you to stop, even if you feel better. If you stop taking this medicine too soon, your infection may come back.
If a dose is missed:
Take your medicine as soon as you remember that you have missed your dose.
If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose.
You should not use two doses at one time.
Storage:
Keep your capsules and extended-release tablet at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
You may keep the oral liquid in the refrigerator for 14 days. After that, throw away any unused liquid. Do not freeze.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.
Special precautions:
Before taking, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart failure or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking, call your doctor
Make sure your doctor knows if you are taking birth control pills or probenecid (Benemid®, ColBENEMID®) while taking cefaclor.
You should not use antacids that contain aluminum or magnesium (such Maalox® or Mylanta®) within one hour before or after taking Ceclor CD® tablets.
Warnings:
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have ever had an allergic reaction to penicillin medicines.
If you have severe diarrhea while taking cefaclor, check with your doctor before taking medicine to stop the diarrhea.
Cefaclor may cause incorrect results with urine sugar tests used by patients with diabetes.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
Side Effects:
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
Rash or hives
Swelling of the face, throat, or lips
Wheezing or trouble breathing
Severe diarrhea (watery or bloody)
Severe vomiting or stomach pain
Blistering or peeling skin
Mild diarrhea
Nausea
Sore mouth or tongue
Vaginal itching or discharge
More joint aches and pains than before you started taking this medicine
