Cefaclor

Generic Name:
Cefaclor

Brand Name:
Ephron

Available Forms:  
Capsule: 500mg
Drops: 50mg/ml (oral drops)
           125mg/5ml
           250mg/5ml

Dosage, Frequency and Route:
Adult- 500mg- 1 capsule every 8 hours
   250mg- 1-2 capsules every 8 hours
   125mg/5ml granules for suspension and 250mg/5ml granules suspension

Over 5 years old- 1 teaspoonful(5ml)every 8 hours
1-5 years old- 1 teaspoonful(5ml) evry 8 hours
Under 1 year- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) every 8 hours
     50mg/ml(oral drops)

Action:
Antibacterial

For the treatment of respiratory tract infection, acute bronchitis and acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, pneumonia, otitis media,pharyngitis, tonsilitis, sinusitis, urinary tract infections and skin and soft tissue infections.

Side Effects:
The most common are hypersensitivity reactions,including skin rashes, urticaria,eosinophilia, fever reactions resembling serum sickness and anaphylaxis.

Contraindications:
Is contraindicated in cardiovascular disease: cardiac arrhythmias and coronary insufficiency, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, Ketoacidosis, pheochromocytoma, seizures and patients sensitive to sympathomimetic agents.

Users Considerations:
Give importance to the amount of water you add in every 10ml and 60ml suspension:
10ml-6ml water
60ml-42ml water