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Cefaclor

Therapeutic Class:

Cephalosporins Oral

Composition:

Capsules:

Ceclor capsules containing cefaclor monohydrate equivalent to 250 mg and 500 mg are available for oral administration.

Oral drops:
Ceclor bottles containing cefaclor monohydrate equivalent to 50 mg/ml for oral administration

Ceclor MR Tablets:

Each extended-release tablet contains cefaclor monohydrate equivalent to 375 mg & 750 mg cefaclor.

Powder for Oral Suspension:
Ceclor bottles containing cefaclor monohydrate equivalent to 125 mg/5 ml, 187 mg/5 ml & 250 mg/5 ml, for oral administration.

Description:

Ceclor is a broad spectrum second generation cephalosporin antibiotic covering both Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria.

• Otitis media 
• Respiratory tract infections
• Urinary tract infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Sinusitis
• Gonococcal urethritis

Dosage:

Children:

20 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 8 hours. In more severe infections, otitis media and infections caused by less susceptible organisms,40 mg/kg/day in divided doses with a maximum dosage of 1 g/day.

Ceclor 187 mg/ 5 ml is indicated in Pharyngitis (20 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 12 hours) & Otitis media (40 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 12 hours).

Adults:

• Capsule 250 or 500 mg t.i.d.
• Ceclor MR tablet 375 mg & 750 mg b.i.d

Presentations:

• 250 mg caps 12’s
• 500 mg caps 12’s
• 375 mg MR tab 8’s
• 750 mg MR tab 10’s
• 125 mg susp 60 ml
• 187 mg susp 60 ml
• 250 mg susp 60 ml
• 50 mg drops 15 ml