Axcel Cefaclor Dosage & Drug Information

Indications/Uses

Otitis media, upper & lower resp tract infections, UTI including pyelonephritis, cystitis, gonococcal urethritis, sinusitis, skin & soft tissue infections.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Childn 20 mg/kg daily in 3 divided doses. More serious infections, otitis media & infections caused by less susceptible organisms 40 mg/kg daily in divided doses. Max: 1 g daily.

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins.

Special Precautions

Hypersensitivity to penicillins. History of GI disease especially colitis. Prolonged use. Renal impairment. Pregnancy & lactation.

Adverse Reactions

Hypersensitivity reactions, GI disturbances, eosinophilia, blood dyscrasias, transient increased liver enzyme values, reversible interstitial nephritis, nervousness, sleep disturbances, dizziness, confusion, CNS toxicity.

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Drug Interactions

Concomitant use w/ probenecid, oral anticoagulants.

MIMS Class

Cephalosporins

ATC Classification

J01DC04 - cefaclor ; Belongs to the class of second-generation cephalosporins. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.

Regulatory Classification

B

Presentation/Packing

Form

Axcel Cefaclor oral susp 125 mg/5 mL

Packing/Price

(fruity flavour) 60 mL x 1's

Axcel Cefaclor

cefaclor

Manufacturer:

Kotra Pharma

Distributor:

Kotra Pharma