Myungmoon Cefaclor Hydrate Capsule 250mg

Adult dose

As cefaclor hydrate, take 250mg (equivalent) orally every 8 hours. In cases of severe infections (such as pneumonia) and infections with low susceptibility, the dosage may be doubled. For acute gonococcal urethritis, administer this drug 3g along with 1g of probenecid in a single dose.

Child dose

Administer 20mg (equivalent) per kg of body weight every 8 hours. In the case of severe infections, otitis media, and infections with low susceptibility, 40mg (equivalent) per kg of body weight may be administered per day, with a maximum dosage of

This medication works by binding to certain proteins and disrupting the bacterial cell wall synthesis, thereby killing the bacteria. Before using this medication, be sure to inform if you have experienced severe allergic reactions or shock from this drug or similar antibiotics in the past. Also, if you are allergic to penicillin antibiotics, or if you have a constitution that easily manifests allergic symptoms such as asthma or skin rashes, this medication should be used with caution. Patients with severely reduced kidney function, the elderly, or those in poor nutritional status should be closely monitored due to the risk of bleeding from vitamin K deficiency. Patients with a history of gastrointestinal diseases, especially colitis, should also be cautious when using this medication. This medication may rarely cause severe allergic reactions, skin disorders, blood abnormalities, liver and kidney dysfunction, gastrointestinal disturbances, respiratory issues, or neurological symptoms, and any unusual symptoms should be immediately reported to healthcare professionals. In particular, if severe diarrhea, abdominal pain, rash, or difficulty breathing occurs, drug administration should be stopped, and appropriate treatment should be received. When using this medication, it is important to check the susceptibility of the infectious bacteria to prevent the emergence of resistant strains and to administer it only for the necessary minimum duration. Co-administration with other drugs may lead to interactions, so particularly if used with probenecid, kidney-affecting drugs, anticoagulants, oral contraceptives, etc., it should be done per expert's direction. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should use this medication cautiously after discussing it with their healthcare provider, as its safety has not been fully established. This medication should be avoided in newborns under 1 month old, as its safety and efficacy have not been established. Elderly patients may experience side effects more easily due to decreased bodily functions, so dose adjustment and status monitoring are necessary. As this medication can affect test results, care should be taken when interpreting certain urine or blood test results during its use.

Serious side effects

• Urticaria
• severe swelling (edema)
• chest tightness
• difficulty breathing
• cold sweat
• pallor
• severe rash with high fever
• blisters
• skin peeling
• mucosal pain in mouth/eyes

Mild side effects

• Rash
• itching
• fever
• lymphadenopathy
• arthralgia
• serum sickness-like reactions
• agranulocytosis
• granulocytopenia
• pancytopenia
• anemia

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a tightly closed container that blocks light. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Hard capsule with upper purple and lower white sections containing white to pale yellow crystalline powder

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 100 capsules/bottle