Antibiotic Ceclor (cefaclor)
Ceclor belongs to the group of medicine known as cephalosporin antibiotics. This medication helps in fighting against bacteria in the body. Ceclor is used for treating various types of bacterial infections. They may also be used for other purposes that are not mentioned to this medication guide. Ceclor should not be taken if the person is allergic to cefaclor, or other similar antibiotics, like Keflex, Ceftin, Omnicef, Cefzil etc. before the use of this medication, the doctor should be informed about any allergies the person has towards any drugs (like penicillin).
Composition of Ceclor
Ceclor, also called Cefaclor is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It is a semisynthetic drug used for oral administration. The inactive ingredients in a 250 mg pulvule are:
- Silicone
- Gelatin
- Magnesium stearate
- Titanium dioxide
- FD&C Red No. 40
- Cornstarch
A 500 mg pulvule contains iron oxide in addition to the above ingredients.
Uses of Ceclor
This cephalosporin-type antibiotic is used for the treatment of a large variety of infections that are caused by bacteria (such as skin, middle ear, respiratory tract, and urine infections). It helps the treatment by preventing the growth of bacteria.
This medication can only help in case of bacterial infections. They do not help in curing viral infections (like flu and common cold). Misuse and the unnecessary usage of this drug can eventually reduce its effectiveness.
Side-effects of Ceclor
There are many side-effects associated with the use of ceclor which may require medical attention. If can the person experiences any of these allergic reactions, he/she should be given emergency medical help:
- Swelling in face
- Breathing difficulty
Some serious side-effects are mentioned below:
- Bloody or watery diarrhoea
- Easy bleeding or bruising, muscle weakness, severe numbness, pain tingling
- Seizures (convulsions)
- bleeding
- Yellowed skin
- confusion
- Dark coloured urine
- Fever
- Jaundice
- Body aches,
- flu symptoms,
- itching,
- joint pain,
- Sore throat, headache
- Severe peeling,
- Loss of appetite
- Increased thirst
- Breathlessness
- Reduced amount of urination
- Weight gain
- Stomach pain,
- vomiting,
- stiff muscles
- Feeling hyperactive or restless
- Unpleasant taste in the mouth’
- Skin rash
- Drowsiness
- Vaginal discharge
Contraindications of Ceclor
There are conditions when the person should not be allowed to take this medication. They are mentioned as follows:
- Allergic reaction to cephalosporins betalactams
- Clostridium Difficile Bacteria Related Colitis
Ceclor and pregnancy
According to animal studies, there are no found evidences of fetal harm during pregnancy. Though there isn’t any controlled data collected for human pregnancy. Therefore, ceclor should only be used when the benefits outweigh the risks.
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