Cefaclor

What Are The Uses Of Cefaclor?

Cefaclor is used in the treatment of bacterial infections like:

• Pneumonia
• Infections of middle ear, lung, throat
• Infections of skin
• Urinary tract infection

What Are The Side Effects Of Cefaclor?

The common side effects of Cefaclor are:

• Vomiting, nausea
• Diarrhea, stomach upset
• Head ache

Some severe ( but rare) side effects are:

• Yellowing of eyes/skin, dark urine
• Easy bruising
• New signs of infection
• Signs of kidney problems
• Mental / mood changes

Please consult a physician if the symptoms are persistent

What Are The Contraindications Of Cefaclor?

Please inform your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:

• Hyper sensitivity towards the drug cefaclor or any other allergies
• Intestinal disease (colitis)
• Kidney problems
• While taking live bacterial vaccines