Aprogen Cefaclor Capsule 250 Milligrams

Adult dose

Administer 250mg (potency) of cefaclor hydrate by oral route every 8 hours. For severe infections (such as pneumonia) and infections with low susceptibility, the dose may be increased to double. In cases of acute gonococcal urethritis, administer this medication 3g combined with 1g of probenecid as a single dose.

Child dose

Administer 20mg (potency) per kg body weight per day divided into doses every 8 hours. In cases of severe infections, otitis media, and infections with low susceptibility, a dose of 40mg (potency) per kg body weight per day may be administered, with a maximum dosage of 1g (potency) per day.

This medication works by binding to specific proteins and disrupting bacterial cell wall synthesis, leading to bacterial death. Before using this medication, it is important to inform if there have been any prior severe allergic reactions or shock to this drug or similar antibiotics. Caution should be exercised if there is a history of allergies to penicillin antibiotics or a tendency to show allergic symptoms such as asthma, rash, or hives. Patients with severely impaired kidney function, those who have difficulty swallowing, elderly patients, or those in poor general condition are at risk of bleeding due to vitamin K deficiency and should be observed carefully. Individuals with past gastrointestinal diseases, particularly those with a history of colitis, must inform their doctor immediately if symptoms like abdominal pain or diarrhea occur while taking this medication. This drug may cause various side effects, including severe allergic reactions, skin rashes, blood disorders, liver or kidney dysfunctions, severe colitis, and neurological symptoms; if any unusual symptoms arise, immediate consultation with a healthcare provider is necessary. If symptoms such as shortness of breath, widespread rash, severe vomiting or diarrhea, or changes in consciousness occur during treatment, the drug should be stopped immediately, and appropriate treatment should be sought. To reduce the occurrence of resistant bacteria, it is important to perform susceptibility testing and take this medication only for the necessary duration. This medication may interact with other drugs, so it is essential to inform healthcare providers about any currently taken medications. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should consider the benefits and risks carefully if this medication is needed, and during breastfeeding, closely monitor any effects on the baby. Safety has not been established for infants under 1 month of age, so it is advisable not to use it in this age group. Elderly patients may experience side effects more easily due to decreased bodily functions and should use the medication with careful adjustments to dosage and intervals.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• severe swelling (edema)
• shortness of breath
• difficulty in breathing
• Stevens-Johnson syndrome
• toxic epidermal necrolysis
• liver dysfunction (jaundice)
• acute renal failure
• severe colitis
• seizures

Mild side effects

• General flushing
• vascular swelling
• sensory abnormalities
• fainting
• hypertension
• vasodilation
• rash
• itching
• fever
• lymph node enlargement

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly closed container. The storage temperature should be maintained between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius to preserve the efficacy of the drug.

Appearance

A hard capsule with a blue upper part and a white lower part filled with a pale yellow powder.

Package unit

30, 300 capsules/bottle