Uniclor 125 mg/1.25 ml (Pediatric Drops)
15 ml bottle: ৳ 125.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefaclor monohydrate |
| Company | Leon pharmaceuticals ltd |
Title
- Uniclor
Categories
- Medicine
- Antibiotic
Description
- Cefaclor is a second generation cephalosporin antibiotic
- Active against respiratory tract infections, otitis media, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, urinary tract infections, and skin infections
- Stable against b-lactamase inactivation
- Possesses a broad spectrum of activity
Dimensions
Color Options
Functions
- Treats respiratory tract infections
- Treats otitis media
- Treats urinary tract infections
- Treats skin infections
- Effective in the eradication of Streptococci from the nasopharynx
Materials
Technical Specifications
- Usual adult dose: 250 mg every 8 hours
- Maximum adult dosage: 4 g/day
- Pediatric dosage: 20 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 8 hours
- Maximum pediatric dosage: 1 g/day
- Storage conditions: Room temperature, protect from light
Design Elements
Usability Features
- Reconstitution instructions for powder for suspension and pediatric drops
- Tightly closed bottle for storage
Interaction
- May cause false-positive reaction for glucose in urine
- May increase anticoagulant effect when administered with oral anticoagulants
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to the Cephalosporin group of antibiotics
Side Effects
- Gastro-intestinal symptoms like diarrhea, nausea, vomiting
- Rarely reported transient hepatitis and cholestatic jaundice
- Other potential side effects include fever, abdominal pain, superinfection, renal dysfunction, toxic nephropathy, hemorrhage, elevated LDH, and pancytopenia
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed
- Small amounts detected in mother's milk
- Caution should be exercised during nursing
Precautions & Warnings
- Prescribing in the absence of proven or strongly suspected bacterial infection is unlikely to provide benefit
- Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms
- Renal excretion inhibited by Probenecid
- Prescribed with caution in individuals with a history of gastrointestinal disease
- Inquire about previous hypersensitivity reactions before therapy
- Administer cautiously to penicillin-sensitive patients and those with demonstrated allergies
Overdose Effects
- Nausea, vomiting, epigastric distress, and diarrhea
Therapeutic Class
- Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Instructions for preparation and usage of powder for suspension and pediatric drops
Storage Conditions
- Store at room temperature and protect from light
- Use reconstituted suspension within 7-14 days based on storage temperature