Boryeong Cefaclur Capsule (Cefaclor Hydrate)

Adult dose

As cefaclor hydrate, administer 250mg per dose (potency) every 8 hours orally. In cases of severe infections (such as pneumonia) and infections with lowered susceptibility, the dose may be doubled. For acute gonococcal urethritis, administer this medication 3g in combination with 1g of probenecid as a single dose.

Child dose

Administer 20mg per kg of body weight per day (potency) divided every 8 hours. For severe infections, otitis media, and infections with lowered susceptibility, a dosage of 40mg per kg can be administered per day, with a maximum dose of

This medication should not be used in patients who have previously had severe allergic reactions or shock from this medication or similar classes of antibiotics. Also, since it contains lactose, patients with genetic disorders that prevent lactose digestion should not take this medication. Patients with allergies to penicillin antibiotics or those with allergic conditions such as asthma or hives should take caution when using this medication. Patients with severe kidney impairment, elderly patients, or those in poor nutritional status should be closely monitored for symptoms of vitamin K deficiency while taking this medication. Patients with a history of gastrointestinal diseases should also take caution when using this medication. Rarely, severe allergic reactions, skin rashes, blood abnormalities, liver dysfunction, kidney dysfunction, gastrointestinal issues, respiratory problems, or central nervous system symptoms may occur, so if any abnormal symptoms arise, the medication should be stopped immediately, and a doctor should be consulted. Using this medication for a long time or unnecessarily can lead to the development of resistant bacteria, so it is important to take it only for the required duration as directed by a physician. There may be interactions with other medications, especially with drugs affecting the kidneys, anticoagulants, or oral contraceptives, so caution is needed. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should consult a physician before taking this medication, as its safety has not been fully established. Safety in newborns has not been confirmed, so it is advisable not to use it in newborns under one month of age. Elderly patients may experience adverse reactions more easily due to decreased physical function, so they should take the medication carefully, adjusting the dosage and administration interval as needed. Finally, this medication may affect certain test results in urine tests, so it is important to inform the healthcare provider about its use during testing.

Serious side effects

Shock, anaphylactic symptoms (including difficulty breathing), hives, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, agranulocytosis, granulocytopenia, pancytopenia, anemia, thrombocytopenia, aplastic anemia, hemolytic anemia, hepatitis, jaundice, elevated AST, ALT, ALP, reversible interstitial nephritis, elevated BUN, elevated serum creatinine, acute renal failure, pseudomembranous colitis, severe colitis, interstitial pneumonia, eosinophilic pneumonia

Mild side effects

• Generalized flushing
• vascular edema
• sensory disturbances
• fainting
• hypertension
• vasodilation
• rashes
• erythema
• itching
• fever

This medication may be sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container that blocks light. The storage temperature should be kept between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Export version: This medication comes in a capsule form with an opaque blue upper part and an opaque white lower part. The contents of the capsule are a white to pale yellow crystalline powder, which may have no smell or a slightly distinct odor, and has a bitter taste.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 100 capsules/bottle