Cefaclor

Expert Advice

Dosage Forms Available

• Cefaclor is available in different dosage forms, which can be taken orally (capsules, tablets, and an oral suspension (liquid) formulation).

Age and Dose Restrictions

• Cefaclor is meant for both adults and children. It is approved for use in paediatric patients aged 1 month and older.

Contraindications

• Cefaclor is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to Cefaclor or other cephalosporins.

Other Medications to Avoid

• Cefaclor may interact with oral anticoagulants (such as warfarin and heparin), and antacids (like aluminium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide).

Overdose and Missed Dose

• Overdose of Cefaclor may result in nausea, vomiting, epigastric distress, and diarrhoea. The severity of the symptoms often reflects the dosage administered. If you observe these symptoms, inform your doctor and follow the advice accordingly.

• If you forget to take a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose.

Management of Side Effects

Most side effects are temporary and generally harmless and resolve when discontinuing this medicine. However, if you experience any severe side effects or worsening of any of the symptoms, please consult your doctor.

• Drinking plenty of water may help manage gastrointestinal side effects like diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.

• Resting or taking a short nap may help manage feelings of fatigue.

Use in Driving and Operating Machinery

• Cefaclor does not usually affect your ability to drive or operate heavy machinery. However, if you feel dizzy or lethargic after taking this medicine, avoid such activities until you feel well enough.

Use in Pregnancy and Lactation

• Cefaclor falls under the FDA's pregnancy category B, which means it should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.

• Cefaclor is excreted in human milk. Use with caution in nursing mothers.

Caution in Other Conditions

• Patients with impaired renal function should exercise caution when taking Cefaclor, as dose adjustment may be necessary.

• Caution should also be exercised in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to penicillin due to possible cross-reactivity.

Special Dietary and Lifestyle Recommendations

• Maintain good personal hygiene to prevent the spread of bacterial infections.

• Drink plenty of fluids to help clear bacterial infections and reduce the side effects of medication.

• Get plenty of rest to allow your body to recover from the infection.

• Avoid close contact with others until your infection clears up to prevent them from getting infected.

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