Cefalor Suspension 250mg / 5ml

About Cefalor Suspension 250mg / 5ml

Cefalor Suspension 250mg / 5ml Uses

• Treats middle ear infections such as otitis media
• Treats throat infections including tonsillitis and pharyngitis
• Treats bronchitis and other lower respiratory tract infections
• Treats urinary tract infections
• Treats skin and soft tissue infections

Cefalor Suspension 250mg / 5ml Benefits

• Works against a broad range of bacteria, including some resistant to penicillin
• Available as a liquid suspension, suitable for children and people who cannot swallow tablets
• Generally well tolerated with a favorable safety record
• Symptoms often start improving within a few days once the infection responds to treatment

What Experts Say

Cefaclor is a second generation cephalosporin antibiotic that works by disrupting the bacterial cell wall. This action makes bacteria unable to survive, leading to their destruction. It is active against many gram-positive and some gram-negative bacteria commonly responsible for respiratory, ear, and urinary tract infections.

The 250mg/5ml suspension strength allows more precise, weight-based dosing in children and in adults who cannot swallow tablets easily. Cefaclor is well absorbed after oral intake and reaches therapeutic concentrations in body tissues within a short time, supporting its use for moderate bacterial infections.

Doctors generally advise finishing the complete prescribed course, even after symptoms settle within a couple of days. Stopping early can allow surviving bacteria to multiply again and contributes to antibiotic resistance, a growing concern with cephalosporin class drugs. Cefaclor should also be used cautiously in anyone with a known penicillin allergy because of possible cross reactivity between the two antibiotic families.

Drug Class

• Second generation cephalosporin
• Beta lactam antibiotic

Cefalor Suspension 250mg / 5ml formula

• Cefaclor

Available forms

• Capsule
• Oral Suspension
• Drops

How to use Cefalor Suspension 250mg / 5ml?

• Shake the bottle well before measuring every dose
• Use the measuring cup or oral syringe provided, not a regular kitchen spoon
• Give the dose at evenly spaced intervals as advised by the doctor
• Complete the full course even if symptoms improve early
• Take with food if stomach upset occurs

Drug Interactions

• Probenecid: raises cefaclor blood levels by slowing its removal from the body.
• Warfarin: may increase the anticoagulant effect, raising bleeding risk.
• Oral Contraceptives: antibiotics may reduce birth control pill effectiveness; extra contraception is advised during treatment.
• Live Vaccines: antibiotics may interfere with the effectiveness of live bacterial vaccines such as the typhoid vaccine.

Risks and warnings

• Penicillin Allergy: patients allergic to penicillin may also react to cefaclor due to possible cross reactivity between the two antibiotic groups.
• Kidney Disease: dose adjustment may be needed in patients with reduced kidney function.
• Pregnancy And Breastfeeding: use only if clearly needed and prescribed by a doctor.
• Prolonged Use: extended courses may lead to overgrowth of non susceptible organisms, including fungal infections.
• Serum Sickness Like Reactions: rare joint pain, rash, and fever have been reported, mostly in children on repeated courses.

Cefalor Suspension 250mg / 5ml Side Effects

• Diarrhea
• Nausea or vomiting
• Stomach upset or abdominal pain
• Skin rash
• Vaginal itching or yeast infection
• Headache
• Loss of appetite
• Severe allergic reaction with swelling of the face, lips, or throat and difficulty breathing
• Severe watery or bloody diarrhea suggesting bowel infection

Storage Conditions

• Reconstitute the powder with the exact amount of water shown on the bottle label
• Shake the bottle well before every single dose
• Store the reconstituted suspension in the refrigerator, not the freezer
• Discard any unused suspension after 14 days of reconstitution
• Keep the bottle tightly closed and out of reach of children