Alclor 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 190.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefaclor monohydrate |
| Company | Acme laboratories ltd |
| Also available as |
Brand
- Alclor
Type
- Medication
Category
- Antibiotics
- Cephalosporins
Indications
- Respiratory tract infections
- Otitis media
- Pharyngitis
- Tonsillitis
- Urinary tract infections
- Skin and skin structure infections
Dosage Form
- Capsule
- Powder for suspension
- Pediatric drops
Pharmacology
- Stability against b-lactamase inactivation
- Broad spectrum of activity
- In vitro activity against various organisms
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dose of 250 mg every 8 hours
- Pediatric dosage based on age and weight
- Dosage adjustments for renal impairment
- Use in patients undergoing haemodialysis
- Geriatric use
Interaction
- False-positive reaction for glucose in the urine
- Interaction with oral anticoagulants
Contraindications
- Known allergy to Cephalosporin group of antibiotics
Side Effects
- Gastro-intestinal symptoms
- Transient hepatitis
- Cholestatic jaundice
- Superinfection
- Renal dysfunction
- Toxic nephropathy
- Hemorrhage
- Elevated LDH
- Pancytopenia
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Caution in use during pregnancy
- Detection in mother's milk
- Effect on nursing infants
Precautions & Warnings
- Prescribing in absence of bacterial infection
- Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms
- Inhibition of renal excretion by Probenecid
- Caution in individuals with history of gastrointestinal disease
- Careful inquiry about previous hypersensitivity reactions
Overdose Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Epigastric distress
- Diarrhea
Therapeutic Class
- Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Instructions for reconstituting powder for suspension
- Instructions for reconstituting pediatric drops
Storage Conditions
- Room temperature storage
- Protection from light
- Storage duration after reconstitution