Cefaclor Tablets
Cefaclor tablets for bacterial infections. It disrupts the bacterial cell wall, causing the cells to burst open rather than just stopping their growth.
- Category
- Antibiotics
- Active ingredient
- Cefaclor
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 250mg · 500mg
The exact manufacturer offered is confirmed by the fulfilment partner before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Cefaclor Tablets vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Cefaclor Tablets details
- Condition
- Bacterial Infections
- Alternative names
- ceclor
- Therapeutic class
- Second-Generation Cephalosporin
- Pharmacological class
- Beta-Lactam Antibiotic
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to cephalosporins; severe penicillin allergy
- Minor side effects
- diarrhoea; nausea; vomiting
- Moderate side effects
- mild skin rash; oral candidiasis; dizziness
- Serious side effects
- anaphylactic shock, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 8–12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Antacids; Probenecid
- Age restrictions
- Approved for infants, children, and adults.
Patient summary
Cefaclor tablets for bacterial infections. It disrupts the bacterial cell wall, causing the cells to burst open rather than just stopping their growth.
Mechanism of action
Disrupts microbial cell wall replication by preventing transpeptidation reactions, leading to cellular lysis in growing bacteria.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Suitability during pregnancy depends on the specific medicine and individual circumstances. Confirm with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
What you will receive
Cefaclor Tablets is a generic medicine sold under the name of its active ingredient, Cefaclor, rather than under a brand.
- The fulfilment partner confirms the offered manufacturer and product before supply.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form and pack shown at checkout before confirming an order.