Cefaclav 125 mg+31.25 mg (Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cefuroxime axetil clavulanic acid
Company Incepta pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Cefaclav 250 mg tablet Cefaclav 500 mg tablet Cefaclav 125 mg suspension

Product Title

  • Cefaclav 125 mg Tablet

Category

  • Medicine
  • Antibiotic

Indications

  • Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis
  • Acute Bacterial Otitis Media
  • Acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis
  • Lower respiratory tract infections
  • Uncomplicated skin and skin-structure infections
  • Uncomplicated urinary tract infections
  • Bone and Joint Infections
  • Uncomplicated Gonorrhoea
  • Early Lyme Disease (erythema migrans)
  • Septicemia
  • Meningitis
  • Switch therapy (Injectable to oral)

Pharmacology

  • Bactericidal second generation cephalosporin antibiotic
  • Active against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative susceptible organisms
  • Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by interfering with the transpeptidation process
  • Clavulanic acid is a beta lactamase inhibitor produced by Streptomyces clavuligerus

Dosage and Administration

  • 250 mg b.i.d. for adolescents and adults for various infections
  • 20 mg/kg/day b.i.d for paediatric patients for different infections
  • Tablet may be taken without regard of food

Interaction

  • Concomitant administration of probenecid increases the serum concentration of Cefuroxime-Clavulanic Acid
  • Drugs that reduce gastric acidity may result in lower bioavailability of Cefuroxime

Contraindications

  • Known allergy to cephalosporin
  • Pseudomembranous Colitis

Side Effects

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Abdominal discomfort or pain
  • Prolonged administration may result in overgrowth of nonsusceptible microorganisms
  • Renal dysfunction
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Angioedema
  • Pruritis
  • Rash
  • Serum sickness like urticaria

Pregnancy and Lactation

  • Safe for use in later pregnancy to treat urinary and other infections
  • Excreted into breast milk in small quantities

Precautions and Warnings

  • Give with care to patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
  • Use caution in patients with history of colitis

Therapeutic Class

  • Second generation Cephalosporins

Storage Conditions

  • Store in a cool, dry place below 30°C
  • Away from light and moisture
  • Keep out of the reach of children

FAQs

  • Cefaclav 125 mg Tablet starts working within 2-3 hours after taking it
  • The effect of Cefaclav 125 mg Tablet lasts for an average duration of 4-8 hours
  • Interaction with alcohol is unknown
  • No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Cefaclav 125 mg Tablet
  • Cefaclav 125 mg Tablet is safe to use in pregnancy to treat bacterial infections
  • Cefaclav 125 mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding
  • You have been prescribed Cefaclav 125 mg Tablet medicine to treat bacterial infections
  • Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better
  • Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach
  • Diarrhea may occur as a side effect
  • Stop taking Cefaclav 125 mg Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking it
  • Do not use leftover medicine for treating any infection in the future. Always consult your doctor before taking any antibiotic

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