Ceclor is second generation antibiotic which is effective against both Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria. Manufactured and marketed by AGP Pharmaceuticals Pakistan, this medicine is used for respiratory tract infactions, urinary tract infections and other different infections. Ceclor is available in both forms i.e. syrup and tablets.
Generic:
Cefaclor
Therapeutic Class:
Antibiotics
Composition:
Capsules:
Ceclor capsules containing cefaclor monohydrate equivalent to 250 mg and 500 mg are available for oral administration.
Oral drops:
Ceclor bottles containing cefaclor monohydrate equivalent to 50 mg/ml for oral administration
Ceclor MR Tablets:
Each extended-release tablet contains cefaclor monohydrate equivalent to 375 mg cefaclor.
Powder for Oral Suspension:
Ceclor bottles containing cefaclor monohydrate equivalent to 125 mg/5 ml, 187 mg/5 ml & 250 mg/5 ml, for oral administration.
Description:
Ceclor is a broad spectrum second generation cephalosporin antibiotic covering both Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria..
Indications:
- • Respiratory tract infections
- • Urinary tract infections
- • Skin and soft tissue infections
- • Sinusitis
- • Gonococcal urethritis
- • Otitis media
Dosage:
Children:
20 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 8 hours. In more severe infections, otitis media and infections caused by less susceptible organisms, 40 mg/kg/day in divided doses with a maximum dosage of 1 g/day. Ceclor 187 mg/ 5 ml is indicated in Pharyngitis (20 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 12 hours) & Otitis media (40 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 12 hours).
Adults:
Capsule 250 or 500 mg t.i.d.
Ceclor MR tablet 375 mg b.i.d
Presentations
- 250 mg caps 12’s
- 500 mg caps 12’s
- 375 mg MR tab 8’s
- 125 mg susp 60 ml
- 187 mg susp 60 ml
- 250 mg susp 60 ml
- 50 mg drops 15 ml
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