Jaysepa Capsule 250 mg (Cefaclor Hydrate)

Adult dose

As cefaclor hydrate, 250 mg (potency) should be taken orally every 8 hours. In cases of severe infections (such as pneumonia) and infections with low sensitivity, the dose may be increased to double. In cases of acute gonococcal urethritis, one-time combination dosing of this drug 3 g with probenecid 1 g is recommended.

Child dose

Administer 20 mg (potency) per kg of body weight every 8 hours. In cases of severe infections, otitis media, and infections with low sensitivity, a dose of 40 mg (potency) per kg of body weight per day may be given, with a maximum dosage of

This drug is an antibiotic that kills bacteria by binding to specific proteins and disrupting bacterial cell wall synthesis. Patients who have experienced shock (severe allergic reactions) or who are allergic to this drug or cephalosporin antibiotics should not use it. Also, since it contains lactose, patients with lactose intolerance or hereditary lactose metabolism disorders should not take this drug. Patients with allergies to penicillin antibiotics, those with allergic tendencies, severe renal impairment, those who have difficulty in oral intake, elderly patients, those in poor general condition, and those with a history of gastrointestinal disorders should use this drug cautiously. This drug can rarely cause severe allergic reactions, skin rashes, blood abnormalities, liver or kidney dysfunction, gastrointestinal problems, respiratory issues, central nervous system symptoms, etc. If any unusual symptoms occur, the medication should be stopped immediately and medical advice should be sought. To prevent the occurrence of resistant bacteria, it is important to use this drug only for the appropriate period based on susceptibility testing. Caution should be exercised when taken with other drugs, especially probenecid, nephrotoxic drugs, anticoagulants, oral contraceptives, and certain antibiotics. Pregnant women or women of childbearing potential should take this drug carefully after weighing the benefits and risks, and breastfeeding women should also use it with caution. The safety for newborns under 1 month has not been established, so it is advisable not to use it. Elderly patients may experience adverse reactions more easily due to decreased physiological functions, so dosages and administration intervals should be adjusted and closely monitored. While taking this medication, false-positive results may appear in some urine tests, so caution is needed in interpreting the test results.

Serious side effects

• Shock
• anaphylactic symptoms
• urticaria
• difficulty breathing
• angioedema
• Stevens-Johnson syndrome
• toxic epidermal necrolysis
• agranulocytosis
• neutropenia
• pancytopenia

Mild side effects

• Flushing
• edema
• angioedema
• sensory abnormalities
• fainting
• hypertension
• vasodilation
• rash
• erythema
• itching

This drug is sensitive to light and should be stored in a container that blocks light. It should be stored at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

An opaque blue hard capsule with a pale yellow powder filled in the upper part and an opaque white lower part.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 300 capsules/bottle, 100 capsules/bottle