Cloracef Forte 500 Mg, Antibiotic - 16 Capsules

Product Name

• Cloracef Forte 500 Mg, Antibiotic, Reduce Bacterial Infections - 16 Capsules

Scientific Name

• Cefaclor 500 Mg Capsules

Category Of Cloracef Forte 500 Mg Capsules

• Antibacterial Drugs

Mechanism Of Action Of Cefaclor

• Cefaclor, like the penicillins, is a beta-lactam antibiotic. By binding to specific penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) located inside the bacterial cell wall, it inhibits the bacterial cell wall synthesis.
• Without a cell wall, a bacterial cell is vulnerable to outside water and molecular pressures, which causes the cell to quickly die.

Therapeutic Indications Of Cloracef Forte 500 Mg Capsules

• It is indicated for the treatment of the following infections due to susceptible microorganisms:

1. Respiratory tract infections, including pneumonia, bronchitis, exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, pharyngitis and tonsillitis
2. As part of the management of sinusitis, otitis media, skin and soft tissue infections
3. Urinary tract infections including pyelonephritis and cystitis

Method Of Administration Of Cloracef Forte 500 Mg Capsules

• Cefaclor is for oral use
• Adults: The usual adult dosage is 250mg every eight hours. For more severe infections or those caused by less susceptible organisms,doses may be doubled
• Pediatric population: The usual recommended daily dosage for children is 20mg/kg/day in divided doses every eight hours
• Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions.
• If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away.
• If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose.
• Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose.

Undesirable Side Effects Of Cloracef Forte 500 Mg Capsules

• Although the following side effects are not common in everyone, some patients may complain from:

1. Diarrhea
2. Nausea and vomiting
3. Eosinophilia
4. Positive Coombs
5. Vaginitis
6. Increased liver enzymes
7. Interstitial nephritis

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Precautions While Taking Cloracef Forte 500 Mg Capsules

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
• Your doctor will discuss the possible risks and benefits of using this medicine during pregnancy and breast-feeding

Non-Pharmacological Treatments & Advice To Strengthen Your Immunity

• We must acknowledge that the body’s immune system develops and strengthens as a result of care throughout different stages of life, which begins as early as the fetal stage. There are ways to boost immunity:

1. Proper nutrition: eat well-balanced meals
2. Consume immune-boosting foods such as antioxidants and probiotics. Also, some supplements like Sambune Capsules & C-Ronz 1000, Vitamin C With Zinc will be helpful
3. Stay physically active
4. Get adequate sleep
5. Avoid/ minimize stress
6. Avoid smoking
7. Stay up-to-date with vaccines
8. Follow all personal hygiene and infection prevention protocols including frequent hand washing, practice physical distancing, follow all hygiene procedures for cooking, and disinfect your home (particularly common surfaces) regularly.
9. Monitor your body temperature by a thermometer, for example Microlife Ear Thermometer or Beurer Thermometer

Warnings & Special Precautions while Taking Cloracef Forte 500 Mg Capsules

• Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking the drug if you have or have had any of the following conditions:

1. Kidney problems
2. Heart conditions
3. Liver problems

• Cefaclor should be administered with caution in the presence of markedly impaired renal function
• Prolonged use of cefaclor may result in the overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms. If superinfection occurs during therapy,appropriate measures should be taken
• Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medications including over-the-counter non-prescription medicines, prescription medicines, herbal supplements, vitamins, and supplements.

Storage Conditions Of Cloracef Forte 500 Mg Capsules

• Store below 25°c
• Don’t refrigerate
• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• Store in the original package to protect from moisture.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the box/blisters/label. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.

Normal Ranges

• The average normal oral temperature is 98.6°F (37°C).
• A rectal temperature is 0.5 F (0.3 C) to 1 F (0.6 C) higher than an oral temperature.
• An ear (tympanic) temperature is 0.5 F (0.3 C) to 1 F (0.6 C) higher than an oral temperature.

For More Information About Cefaclor

• Ask your physician or pharmacist
• Visit SFDA website
• Visit Medscape at Information About Cefaclor
• Visit Drugs.com at Information About Cefaclor
• Visit DrugBank at Information About Cefaclor