About Aclor Syrup 250mg/5ml
An antibiotic syrup used for children and adults with common bacterial infections.
Uses
- Middle ear infections (otitis media)
- Throat and tonsil infections
- Chest infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Urinary tract infections caused by susceptible bacteria
- Sinus infections in children and adults
Benefits
- Clears common bacterial infections within a short course
- Available as a syrup, which makes dosing easier for children
- Well tolerated by most patients when taken as prescribed
- Effective against many bacteria resistant to plain penicillin
What Experts Say
Cefaclor is a second generation cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by weakening the cell wall of bacteria so they cannot survive or multiply, which allows the body's own immune system to clear the remaining infection within a few days of starting treatment.
Pediatricians and general physicians across Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, and Rawalpindi commonly prescribe this syrup for children with ear, throat, or chest infections, since the liquid form allows for accurate weight-based dosing and is easier for young children to swallow. Adults may also receive it for mild to moderate respiratory or urinary infections when other antibiotics are unsuitable.
People with a known penicillin allergy should tell their doctor before starting this syrup, since a small number of patients react to both drug groups. The full course should be completed even if symptoms improve early, to prevent the infection from returning in a harder to treat form.
Drug Class
- Second generation cephalosporin antibiotic
Aclor Syrup Uses in Urdu
- یہ شربت کان، گلے اور سینے کے بیکٹیریل انفیکشن کے علاج میں استعمال ہوتا ہے۔
- پیشاب کی نالی کے انفیکشن کو ٹھیک کرنے کے لیے تجویز کیا جاتا ہے۔
- بچوں میں ٹانسلز اور سائنس کے انفیکشن میں مؤثر ثابت ہوتا ہے۔
- جلد اور نرم بافتوں کے انفیکشن کے علاج میں مدد دیتا ہے۔
Aclor Syrup 250mg/5ml formula
How to use Aclor Syrup 250mg/5ml?
- Shake the bottle well before every dose to mix the suspension evenly
- Measure the dose with the measuring cup or spoon provided, not a kitchen spoon
- Take the syrup two to three times a day as advised by your doctor
- Take with or without food, though food can help reduce stomach upset
- Complete the full course even if symptoms improve after a few days
Drug Interactions
- Probenecid: Can raise cefaclor levels in the blood by slowing how the body clears it
- Warfarin: May increase bleeding risk when combined with this antibiotic
- Other antibiotics: Combining with certain antibiotics can reduce cefaclor's effectiveness
- Live oral vaccines: Antibiotic use around the time of vaccination may reduce vaccine effectiveness
Risks and warnings
- Penicillin allergy: Tell your doctor if you have ever reacted to penicillin-type antibiotics
- Kidney disease: Dose may need adjustment in patients with reduced kidney function
- Diarrhea: Seek medical advice if watery or bloody diarrhea develops during treatment
- Incomplete courses: Stopping early can lead to antibiotic resistance and treatment failure
- Refrigeration: Store the reconstituted suspension in the fridge and discard after the labeled period
Aclor Syrup Side Effects
- Nausea or an upset stomach
- Diarrhea or loose stools
- Vomiting in some patients
- Mild skin rash
- Loss of appetite
- Headache
- Severe allergic reaction with swelling or breathing trouble
- Severe, persistent diarrhea linked to gut bacteria overgrowth
Storage Conditions
- Store the unmixed powder below 25°C in a dry place
- Refrigerate the reconstituted syrup and use within the period stated on the label
- Keep out of reach of children
- Discard any leftover syrup after the course is finished
