Cefaclav 250 mg+62.5 mg (Tablet)

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Medicine Details

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

Title

Cefaclav 250 mg Tablet

Categories

  • Antibiotics
  • Cephalosporins
  • Medical Supplies

Description

Cefaclav 250 mg Tablet is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by sensitive bacteria. It is a bactericidal second generation cephalosporin antibiotic which is active against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative susceptible organisms including many beta-lactamase producing strains. Cefaclav 250 mg Tablet is used to treat pharyngitis, tonsillitis, sinusitis, bronchitis, skin and skin structure infections, urinary tract infections, gonorrhea, pneumonia, and typhoid fever.

Color Options

  • White
  • Off-White

Dosage Form

Tablet

Dosage Strength

250 mg

Indications

  • Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes
  • Acute Bacterial Otitis Media caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae
  • Acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis
  • Lower respiratory tract infections including pneumonia
  • Uncomplicated skin and skin-structure infections
  • Uncomplicated urinary tract infections
  • Bone and Joint Infections
  • Uncomplicated Gonorrhea
  • Early Lyme Disease
  • Septicemia
  • Meningitis
  • Switch therapy (Injectable to oral)

Pharmacology

Interferes with bacterial cell wall synthesis and inhibits transpeptidation process

Contraindications

  • Known allergy to cephalosporin
  • Pseudomembranous Colitis

Side Effects

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Abdominal discomfort or pain
  • Renal dysfunction
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Angioedema
  • Pruritis
  • Rash
  • Urticaria

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Safe for use in later pregnancy
  • Excreted into breast milk in small quantities

Dosage & Administration

  • Adolescents and Adults:
    • Pharyngitis/tonsillitis: 250 mg b.i.d. for 5-10 days
    • Acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis: 250 mg b.i.d. for 10 days
    • Uncomplicated urinary tract infections: 250 mg b.i.d. for 7-10 days
  • Pediatric Patients:
    • Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis: 20 mg/kg/day b.i.d for 5-10 days
    • Acute otitis media: 30 mg/kg/day b.i.d for 10 days
    • Impetigo: 30 mg/kg/day b.i.d for 10 days

Interaction

Concomitant administration of probenecid with Cefaclav 250 mg Tablet increases the area under the serum concentration versus time curve by 50%

Precautions & Warnings

  • Should be given with care to patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
  • History of colitis

Therapeutic Class

Second generation Cephalosporins

Storage Conditions

Store below 30°C, away from light and moisture

Commonly Asked Questions

  • What is Cefaclav 250 mg Tablet?: Cephalosporin antibiotic and beta-lactamase inhibitor for the treatment of infections caused by sensitive bacteria
  • What is Cefaclav 250 mg Tablet used for?: Treats pharyngitis, tonsillitis, sinusitis, bronchitis, skin and skin structure infections, urinary tract infections, gonorrhea, and pneumonia

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