Abaclor 125 mg/1.25 ml (Pediatric Drops)
15 ml bottle: ৳ 135.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefaclor monohydrate |
| Company | Aci limited |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Respiratory tract infections
- Otitis media
- Pharyngitis
- Tonsillitis
- Urinary tract infections
- Skin and skin structure infections
Pharmacology
- Second generation cephalosporin antibiotic
- Stability against β-lactamase inactivation
- Broad spectrum of activity
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dose: 250 mg every 8 hours
- Pediatric dose: 20 mg/kg/day
- Renal impairment dosage
- Haemodialysis dosage
- Geriatric use
Interaction
- False-positive reaction for glucose in the urine
- Interaction with oral anticoagulants (Warfarin)
Contraindications
- Known allergy to the Cephalosporin group of antibiotics
Side Effects
- Gastro-intestinal symptoms
- Transient hepatitis
- Cholestatic jaundice
- Fever
- Abdominal pain
- Superinfection
- Renal dysfunction
- Toxic nephropathy
- Hemorrhage
- Elevated LDH
- Pancytopenia
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
- Small amounts detected in mother's milk
- Caution when administered to a nursing woman
Precautions & Warnings
- Avoid use in absence of bacterial infection
- Risk of developing drug-resistant bacteria
- Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms
- Inhibited renal excretion by Probenecid
- Prescribed with caution in individuals with a history of gastrointestinal disease
- Careful inquiry about previous hypersensitivity reactions
- Administered cautiously to penicillin-sensitive patients
Overdose Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Epigastric distress
- Diarrhea
Therapeutic Class
- Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Shake well before mixing with water
- Instructions for preparing suspension and pediatric drops
Storage Conditions
- Store at room temperature
- Protect from light
- Instructions for reconstituted suspension storage