| Cefaclor (U.S.N.L.M.) | |
|---|---|
| Dosing: (Dacryocystitis, Preseptal Cellulitis) |
250mg to 500mg po tid¹ |
| Chem Specs | cefaclor |
| Quantities | 250mg, 500mg capsules. 375mg, 500mg tablets. 125, 187, 250, 375mg suspension. |
| Cost | 115.21/30/500mg (generic) |
| Class | second-generation cephalosporin |
| Action | ß-lactam antibiotic - inhibits synthesis of bacterial cell wall. |
| Usage | Indicated for the treatment of skin structure and other infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes and other organisms. |
| Up to about 10% of penicillin-sensitive patients will be allergic to the cephalosporins. | |
| Contraindications | Hypersensitivity to the cephalosporin group of antibiotics. |
| Pediatric use | > 1 month |
| Pregnancy | Category B. No teratogenicity in rats at 12 times the normal human dose. |
| No activity against Pseudomonas and methicillin-resistant staphylococci. Brand names Ceclor, Distaclor, Keflor, Raniclor |