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Ceclor

 

Generic:

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.

 
 
Indications: 

  • 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