Ceclor with antibacterial properties. How to use an antibiotic?

Ceclor is a systemic antibacterial agent. Beta-lactam antibiotic taken to treat bacterial infections. Inflammation of the tonsils, lungs, urinary tract infection, otitis media. Ceclor capsules are available with a prescription.

Ceclor, Producer: Teva Pharmaceuticals Polska

Indications for taking Ceclor

Ceclor is a beta-lactam antibiotic recommended for the treatment of infections caused by bacteria sensitive to cefaclor:

1. lower respiratory tract infections, including pneumonia (penicillin is the drug of choice for the treatment and prevention of streptococcal infections, including the prevention of rheumatic fever),
2. upper respiratory tract infections including pharyngitis, tonsillitis
3. urinary tract infections, including pyelonephritis
4. otitis media
5. inflammation of the bladder
6. sinusitis,
7. skin and soft tissue infections (this indication applies only to the granules preparation for oral suspension).

Ceclor and contraindications

A contraindication to taking Ceclor is hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients or other cephalosporin antibiotics.

Dosage

Adults (capsule formulation):

1. The recommended dose is 250 mg every 8 hours. In more severe infections, your doctor may double the dose (i.e. 500 mg every 8 hours). The maximum dose is 4 g per day.
2. In people with renal insufficiency, dosage adjustment is usually not necessary. Patients undergoing hemodialysis require a special dosing schedule.
3. No dosage adjustment is necessary in the elderly.

Children after 1 month of age:

1. In children under 6 years of age, the preparation in the form of capsules should not be used. An oral suspension preparation should be used in this age group.
2. The usual dose for children from 2 months of age: 20 mg / kg body weight per day in 3 divided doses (given every 8 hours). In more severe infections, your doctor may prescribe a dose of 40 mg / kg body weight daily in divided doses. The maximum dose is 1 g per day. In otitis media and pharyngitis, the daily dose may be administered in 2 divided doses (every 12 hours).

There is no information on the safety of Ceclor administration in babies from one month of age. Ceclor is recommended for oral use. Swallow the tablets with a glass of water. A measuring spoon is attached to the packaging of the drug in the form of granules for the preparation of an oral suspension, allowing you to measure the dose of the prepared suspension prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor will determine the duration of treatment (usually 1 or 7 days). For streptococcal infections, the antibiotic should be taken for at least 14 days.

Ceclor – caution

1. There is no information on the effects of Ceclor on the ability to drive and use machines.
2. Consult your doctor and be careful if you have or have had any gastrointestinal disease, especially colitis.
3. Particular caution should be exercised in patients with renal insufficiency.
4. Pregnant women should only use Ceclor if their doctor considers it necessary.
5. Before using the drug during breastfeeding, it is recommended to consult a physician who will assess the risk / benefit ratio.
6. If you have ever had an allergic reaction to cephalosporins, penicillins or other drugs or allergens, consult your doctor. At the first symptoms of hypersensitivity, consult a doctor immediately.

Ceclor and other substances

Inform your doctor about the use of: anticoagulants (e.g. warfarin, acenocoumarol) and probenecid.

Ceclor and possible side effects

While taking Ceclor, the following may occur: vomiting, diarrhea, occasional pseudomembranous enteritis, thrombocytopenia, transient leukopenia / neutropenia (decrease in the number of white blood cells, i.e. leukocytes / neutrophils), agranulocytosis, eosinophilia, positive Coombs’ test rarely haemolytic anemia, aplastic anemia, rarely cholestatic jaundice, hepatitis, slight elevation of liver enzymes (AST, ALT), rarely interstitial nephritis, slight elevation of blood creatinine and urea, abnormal urine tests, headache and dizziness.