Astaclor
by Astellas
Active ingredient: Cefaclor
Packs
- Susp · 125 mg/5 mL · 60 mL (062398)
- Susp · 250 mg · 60 mL (062399)
- Cap · 250 mg · 2x6's (062386)
- Cap · 500 mg · 2x6's (062387)
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About Cefaclor
Cephalosporin
Uses
Otitis media, UTI, respiratory tract, skin and soft tissue infections. Susceptible infections e.g. acute bronchitis and acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, pharyngitis, pneumonia, uncomplicated lower respiratory tract infections, skin and skin structure infections.
How to take it
Adults: 250 mg eight hrly, max 4 gm daily. Children: Under 1 yr, quarter adult dose; 1-5 yr, half adult dose; over 5 yr, same as adult. Max 1 gm daily. Sustained Release Tab 375 mg: Adults: 375 mg twice daily. For pneumonia 750 mg twice daily. For infections caused by S. pyrogenesis (group A. Streptococci) use for at least 10 days. Lower Respiratory Infection: Adults: 500 mg every 8 hr for 7 days. Children: 1 mth: 40 mg/kg/day given every 8 hr. Max: 1 gm/day. Otitis Media: Children: > 1 mth: 40 mg/kg/day given in 2-3 divided doses. Max: 1 gm/day. Skin Infection: Adults: 250 mg every 8 hr. Children: > 1 mth: 20 mg/kg/day given every 8 hr. Max: 1 gm/day. Upper Respiratory Infection: Adults:…
Side effects
Hypersensitivity reactions. Gl disturbances, pseudomembranous colitis. Haemolytic anaemia.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: No evidence of risk in humans. Lactation: Caution advised or effect undetermined. Contraindications: Porphyria. Precautions: Hypersensitivity to penicillins. Severe renal impairment, history of GI disease.
Advice
Take with or without meals, with a full glass of water. Do not chew or crush extended release tablets. Take at regular intervals, as scheduled. Shake oral suspension well before measuring and use a calibrated measuring device to ensure accurate dose. To improve flavour of oral suspension, refrigerate it but do not freeze. Contact prescriber if there is persistent nausea, vomiting or abdominal pain, severe diarrhoea, rash, difficulty in breathing or swallowing, pain on urination, changes in urinary pattern, vaginal drainage, vaginal itching, mouth sores, bloody urine, bloody stools, fever, chills, agitation, irritability, nervousness, lack of sleep, hallucinations. Complete full course of…
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Interactions with Cefaclor
Anticoagulants, probenecid, antacids.
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