Generic for Ceclor for Bacterial infections - Drug Information

Generic Name - Cefaclor

Category - Anti-Biotics

Indications

Bacterial infections.
Generic Ceclor is indicated to treat certain infections caused by bacteria, such as pneumonia and infections of the ears, lungs, throat, urinary tract, and skin. Cefaclor (Generic Ceclor) is in a class of medications called cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

Generic for Ceclor Contraindications and Drug Interactions

Generic Ceclor is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or to cephalosporins and pencillin or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.,
Generic Ceclor should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.

Kidney disease
Allergy to pencillin
Stomach or intestinal disease (e.g. Colitis)
Liver disease.
Bleeding problems

There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Ceclor.It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.

Warfarin
Probenecid
Antacids
Potent diuretics

Generic for Ceclor Dosage

The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericCeclor
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Ceclor for bacterial infections is 250 mg every 8 hours. For more severe infections (such as pneumonia) or those caused by less susceptible organisms, doses may be doubled.

Generic for Ceclor Adverse Effects

Some of the most serious Generic Ceclor side Effects include difficulty breathing, wheezing, dizziness, fever or chills, sore throat, reduced amount of urine, redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth, seizures (convulsions), severe or watery diarrhea, and skin rashes.

This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Ceclor.

Generic for Ceclor and Pregnancy

Use of Generic Ceclor during pregnancy is unlikely to be harmful to an unborn baby. However, do not takeGeneric Ceclor without first talking to your doctor, if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.

Generic for Ceclor and Breastfeeding

Generic Cefaclor does appear in breast-milk and could affect a nursing infant.Consult your doctorbefore you begin breast-feeding.

Generic for Ceclor and Pediatric

The safety and effectiveness of Generic Ceclor in pediatric patients have not been established.

Generic for Ceclor and Geriatric

Generic Ceclor is known to be substantially excreted by the kidney, and the risk of toxic reactions to this dug may be greater in patients with impaired renal function.Because elderly patients are more likely to have decreased renal function, care should be taken in dose selection, and it may be useful to monitor renal function.

Note

The above information about Generic Ceclor serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment.Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.