New Cephacapsule 250mg (Cefaclor Hydrate)

Adult dose

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

Child dose

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

This medication works by binding to certain proteins and disrupting the synthesis of bacterial cell walls, thereby killing bacteria. Before using this medication, you must inform your doctor if you have ever experienced a severe allergic reaction or shock caused by this medication or similar types of antibiotics. Also, if you have an allergy to penicillin antibiotics or have a constitution that frequently shows allergic symptoms such as asthma, skin rashes, or hives, you should use this medication with caution. Patients with severely impaired kidney function, elderly patients who have difficulty swallowing or are in poor nutritional condition, and patients with gastrointestinal diseases should also be given this medication with caution. While using this medication, serious allergic reactions, skin disorders, blood abnormalities, liver dysfunction, kidney dysfunction, gastrointestinal problems, and nervous system abnormalities may rarely occur. If symptoms arise, you should consult your doctor immediately. In particular, if severe diarrhea or abdominal pain occurs, you should stop taking this medication immediately and receive appropriate treatment. It is important to use this medication only for the appropriate duration determined by sensitivity testing to prevent the emergence of resistant bacteria. When taking this medication with other drugs, interactions may occur, so you should inform your medical personnel, especially if you are taking drugs that affect the kidneys, anticoagulants, or oral contraceptives. Women who are pregnant or nursing should use this medication cautiously, as its safety has not been fully established, and while nursing, care must be taken regarding its effects on the baby. The safety and efficacy of this medication have not been established in infants under 1 month of age. Because elderly patients may show more pronounced side effects due to impaired bodily functions, the dosage and interval should be adjusted, and careful observation is required. This medication may affect certain clinical test results, so you should inform the laboratory personnel that you are taking this medication during examinations.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), respiratory distress, shock, anaphylactic symptoms (generalized flushing, swelling, respiratory distress, angioedema, syncope), Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, agranulocytosis, granulocytopenia, pancytopenia, anemia, thrombocytopenia, aplastic anemia, hemolytic anemia, reversible neutropenia, jaundice, hepatitis, elevated AST, ALT, ALP, reversible interstitial nephritis, acute kidney injury, severe colitis.

Mild side effects

• Rash
• itching
• fever
• lymphadenopathy
• arthralgia
• serum sickness-like reaction
• erythema multiforme
• arthritis
• blood system abnormalities
• nausea

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container that is well ventilated and kept at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will help maintain the medication's efficacy for a long time.

Appearance

A hard capsule with a purple upper part and a white lower part containing a white to light yellow powder.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 300 capsules/bottle