What is the most important information I should know about cefaclor?
Do not take this medication if you are allergic to cefaclor, or to similar antibiotics,
such as
Ceftin,
Cefzil,
Duricef,
Fortaz,
Keflex,
Omnicef,
Spectracef,
Suprax, and others.
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs (especially
penicillin).
Take this medication for the entire length of time prescribed by your doctor. Your
symptoms may get better before the infection is completely treated. Cefaclor will not treat a viral
infection such as the
common cold or flu.
Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you
have diarrhea that is watery or has blood in it, call your doctor. Do not use any medicine to stop
the diarrhea unless your doctor has told you to.
What is cefaclor?
Cefaclor is in a group of drugs called cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotics. It
works by fighting bacteria in your body.
Cefaclor is used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria.
Cefaclor may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking cefaclor?
Do not take this medication if you are allergic to cefaclor or to other cephalosporin
antibiotics, such as:
Before taking cefaclor, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs,
especially penicillins.
FDA pregnancy category B. This medication is not expected to be harmful to an
unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
Cefaclor may pass into breast milk and could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this
medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
The cefaclor suspension (liquid) contains sucrose. Talk to your doctor before using this
form of cefaclor if you have diabetes.
How should I take cefaclor?
Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in
larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on
your prescription label.
Take this medicine with a full glass of water.
Cefaclor works best if you take it with a meal or within 30 minutes of a meal.
The cefaclor chewable tablet must be chewed before you swallow it.
Do not crush, chew, or break an
extended-release tablet. Swallow
the pill whole. Breaking the pill may cause too much of the drug to be released at one time.
Shake the oral suspension (liquid) well just before you measure a
dose. To be sure you get the correct dose, measure the liquid with a marked measuring spoon or
medicine cup, not with a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask
your pharmacist for one.
This medication can cause you to have unusual results with certain medical tests. Tell any
doctor who treats you that you are using cefaclor.
Take cefaclor for the entire length of time prescribed by your doctor. Your
symptoms may get better before the infection is completely treated. Cefaclor will not treat a viral
infection such as the common cold or flu.
Store the tablets and capsules at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and
light.
Store the oral liquid in the refrigerator. Throw away any unused medication after 14
days.
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