Articlor 125mg Dry Syrup 30ml
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Cefaclor 125 mg
Manufacturer
Icarus Health Care Pvt Ltd
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTION ABOUT ARTICLOR 125MG DRY SYRUPARTICLOR 125MG DRY SYRUP contains Cefaclor which belongs to the group of medicines called Antibiotics. It is used to manage bacterial infections of the respiratory tract (Ex. tonsillitis, pharyngitis, and bronchitis), lung (pneumonia), and sin
Uses
(sinusitis). ARTICLOR 125MG DRY SYRUP can also be used to manage infections of middle ear (otitis media), skin and soft tissue (Ex. muscle), urinary bladder (Ex. cystitis, pyelonephritis) and kidney. Symptoms of bacterial infections generally include fever, extreme tiredness, swollen lymph nodes in the neck, armpits, groin or elsewhere, headache, nausea or vomiting. Before taking ARTICLOR 125MG DRY SYRUP, inform your doctor if you have any liver or kidney problems, history of gastrointestinal disease (Ex. colitis), have diarrhoea while taking antibiotics, or if you had an allergic reaction to penicillins or other medicines in the past. Tell your doctor if you are due to have any blood or urine tests as ARTICLOR 125MG DRY SYRUP may interfere with these tests. ARTICLOR 125MG DRY SYRUP should be used with caution in pregnant and breastfeeding women. ARTICLOR 125MG DRY SYRUP is not recommended for use in children and should be used with caution in elderly patients so, consult your doctor before taking it. The most common
How It Works
ARTICLOR 125MG DRY SYRUP effectively kills the bacteria that causes infection by inactivating certain proteins (penicillin binding proteins) which are necessary for the bacterial cell wall integrity and strength, thereby damaging the cell wall and resulting in bacterial cell death.
Directions for Use
Take ARTICLOR 125MG DRY SYRUP as advised by your physician. Add water to the dry powder and shake to disperse. To help with dispersion, you can add water in two portions, with shaking between each addition. Dose and duration of ARTICLOR 125MG DRY SYRUP management will be decided by your physician depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Side Effects
taking ARTICLOR 125MG DRY SYRUP are diarrhoea, itching in genital area, moniliasis (fungal infection), vaginitis (vaginal inflammation with pain, discharge, and itchiness), etc. Consult your doctor if any of the symptoms worsen or does not improve. USES OF ARTICLOR 125MG DRY SYRUPManages bacterial infections that occur in: respiratory tract (Ex. tonsillitis, pharyngitis, and bronchitis) lung (pneumonia) sinuses (sinusitis) middle ear (otitis media) skin and soft tissue (Ex. muscle) urinary bladder (Ex. cystitis, pyelonephritis) and kidney HOW ARTICLOR 125MG DRY SYRUP WORKSARTICLOR 125MG DRY SYRUP effectively kills the bacteria that causes infection by inactivating certain proteins (penicillin binding proteins) which are necessary for the bacterial cell wall integrity and strength, thereby damaging the cell wall and resulting in bacterial cell death. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake ARTICLOR 125MG DRY SYRUP as advised by your physician. Add water to the dry powder and shake to disperse. To help with dispersion, you can add water in two portions, with shaking between each addition. Dose and duration of ARTICLOR 125MG DRY SYRUP management will be decided by your physician depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF ARTICLOR 125MG DRY SYRUPCOMMON gastrointestinal symptoms like diarrhoea high eosinophil count in blood (fever, night sweats, swelling, weakness) itching in genital area, moniliasis (fungal infection), or vaginitis (vaginal inflammation with pain, discharge, and itchiness) increased levels of certain liver enzymes UNCOMMON itching, hives signs of serum-sickness-like reactions including erythema multiforme, rashes, and other skin manifestations which is accompanied by joint pain with or without fever RARE nausea, vomiting hypersensitivity reactions like serious skin rashes including Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis characterized by reddish target-like macules or circular patch, skin peeling, ulcers of mouth, throat, nose, genitals, and eyes along with fever and flu-like symptoms anaphylaxis reaction (life threatening allergic condition) low blood platelet count (easy bleeding or bruising) reversible interstitial nephritis (a kidney disease causing loss of appetite, decreased urinary output, fatigue) reversible hyperactivity, nervousness, agitation, inability to sleep, confusion, hypertonia or muscle stiffness, hallucinations, dizziness, or drowsiness blood disorders (Ex. aplastic anemia, haemolytic anemia, agranulocytosis, reversible neutropenia) Stop taking ARTICLOR 125MG DRY SYRUP and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: serious allergic reactions (sudden wheezing, breathing difficulty, swelling of the face, eyelids, limbs or lips, rash or itching, especially affecting the whole body) serious skin blistering or peeling severe diarrhoea, possibly with mucus or blood
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYARTICLOR 125MG DRY SYRUP should be used with caution in women who are pregnant, think they might be pregnant or planning to have a baby. Consult your doctor before taking it. BREASTFEEDINGARTICLOR 125MG DRY SYRUP should be used with caution in breastfeeding woman. Consult your doctor for advice. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESARTICLOR 125MG DRY SYRUP has no effects on driving and using machines. However, consult your doctor for advice. KIDNEYARTICLOR 125MG DRY SYRUP should be used with caution in patients having severe kidney problems or patients receiving dialysis. Consult your doctor before taking it. LIVERARTICLOR 125MG DRY SYRUP should be used with caution in patients having liver disease. Consult your doctor before taking it. ALLERGYDo not take ARTICLOR 125MG DRY SYRUP if you are allergic to Cefaclor, other cephalosporin antibiotics, penicillin antibiotics or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. OTHERSBefore taking ARTICLOR 125MG DRY SYRUP, inform your doctor if you have: a history of gastrointestinal disease especially colitis (inflammation of colon) diarrhoea (while taking antibiotics) Use in pediatrics: Your doctor will prescribe the right dose of ARTICLOR 125MG DRY SYRUP for child (older than one month of age) depending on their age, body weight and health condition. Consult your child’s doctor for advice. Use in geriatrics: No dosage changes of ARTICLOR 125MG DRY SYRUP are necessary in elderly patients with normal kidney function. Consult your doctor before taking it.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug - Drug interactions: Before taking ARTICLOR 125MG DRY SYRUP, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines: warfarin (used as a blood thinner to manage clotting of blood) probenecid (used to manage gout) medicines used to manage acidity (Ex. aluminium hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide) Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of ARTICLOR 125MG DRY SYRUP, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Signs and symptoms of overdose include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and pain or discomfort in the upper abdomen. SYNOPSIS Drug : Cefaclor Pharmacological Category : Cephalosporins Therapeutic Indication : Bacterial infections Dosage Forms : Tablet, Capsule, Syrup, Dry syrup, Suspension, Drops MORE INFORMATION Keep ARTICLOR 125MG DRY SYRUP out of reach of children Store ARTICLOR 125MG DRY SYRUP between 15-25°C
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DETAILS Written By Dr. Jeenal Rajani
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Dr. Sankara Babu Gorle
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Last Updated
28 Nov 2022