Axcel Cefaclor Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Cefaclor monohydrate

Indications/Uses

Otitis media, upper & lower resp tract infections, UTI including pyelonephritis, cystitis, gonococcal urethritis, sinusitis, skin & soft tissue infections.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Cap Adult 250-500 mg 8 hrly. Bronchitis & pneumonia 250-500 mg tds. Sinusitis 250 mg tds for 10 days. Max: 4 g daily. Oral susp Childn 20 mg/kg daily in 3 divided doses. More serious infections, otitis media & infections caused by less susceptible organisms 40 mg/kg daily in divided doses. Max: 1 g daily.

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins.

Special Precautions

Hypersensitivity to penicillins. History of GI disease especially colitis. Prolonged use. Renal impairment. Pregnancy & lactation.

Adverse Reactions

Hypersensitivity reactions, GI disturbances, eosinophilia, blood dyscrasias, transient increases in liver enzyme values, reversible interstitial nephritis, nervousness, sleep disturbances, dizziness, confusion, CNS toxicity.

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Drug Interactions

Probenecid, oral anticoagulants.

MIMS Class

Cephalosporins

ATC Classification

J01DC04 - cefaclor ; Belongs to the class of second-generation cephalosporins. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Axcel Cefaclor cap 500 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's

Form

Axcel Cefaclor oral susp 125 mg/5 mL

Packing/Price

(Fruity flavour) 60 mL x 1's

Form

Axcel Cefaclor cap 250 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's

Axcel Cefaclor

cefaclor

Manufacturer:

Kotra Pharma

Distributor:

Kotra Pharma