Articlor DT 250mg Tablet 10'S
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Cefaclor 250 mg
Manufacturer
Icarus Health Care Pvt Ltd
Variant
10 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
ARTICLOR DT 250MG TABLET 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), lungs (pneumonia) and sin
Uses
(sinusitis). ARTICLOR DT 250MG TABLET can also be used to manage infections of middle ear (otitis media), skin and soft tissue (Ex. muscle), urinary bladder (Ex. cystitis) and reproductive tract (Ex. gonococcal urethritis). 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 DT 250MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you have any liver, kidney or gastrointestinal problems. ARTICLOR DT 250MG TABLET should be used in pregnant women only if your doctor finds it clearly necessary. ARTICLOR DT 250MG TABLET should be used with caution in breastfeeding woman. Safety and efficacy of ARTICLOR DT 250MG TABLET in infants (less than one month of age) have not been established so, consult your child’s doctor for advice. The most common
How It Works
ARTICLOR DT 250MG TABLET 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
Always take ARTICLOR DT 250MG TABLET as directed by your physician. For Tablet, Capsule: Swallow ARTICLOR DT 250MG TABLET as whole with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew it. For Dispersible Tablet: Disperse ARTICLOR DT 250MG TABLET in the specified quantity of water as mentioned in the label. Consume the mixture immediately after reconstitution. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. Continue to take ARTICLOR DT 250MG TABLET for the stipulated duration prescribed by your doctor to achieve better results.
Side Effects
taking ARTICLOR DT 250MG TABLET are gastrointestinal symptoms like 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 DT 250MG TABLETManages 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) and reproductive tract (Ex. gonococcal urethritis) HOW ARTICLOR DT 250MG TABLET WORKSARTICLOR DT 250MG TABLET 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 USEAlways take ARTICLOR DT 250MG TABLET as directed by your physician. For Tablet, Capsule: Swallow ARTICLOR DT 250MG TABLET as whole with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew it. For Dispersible Tablet: Disperse ARTICLOR DT 250MG TABLET in the specified quantity of water as mentioned in the label. Consume the mixture immediately after reconstitution. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. Continue to take ARTICLOR DT 250MG TABLET for the stipulated duration prescribed by your doctor to achieve better results. SIDE EFFECTS OF ARTICLOR DT 250MG TABLETCOMMON 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 DT 250MG TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: allergic reaction diarrhea or colitis fits
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYARTICLOR DT 250MG TABLET should be used in pregnant woman only if clearly necessary. Consult your doctor before taking it. BREASTFEEDINGARTICLOR DT 250MG TABLET should be used with caution in breastfeeding woman as some of it may pass into the breast milk. Consult your doctor for advice. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESARTICLOR DT 250MG TABLET is presumed to be safe or unlikely to produce an effect. However, consult your doctor for advice. KIDNEYARTICLOR DT 250MG TABLET should be sued with caution in patients having markedly impaired kidney function. Consult your doctor before taking it. LIVERARTICLOR DT 250MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients having liver disease. Consult your doctor before taking it. ALLERGYDo not take ARTICLOR DT 250MG TABLET if you are allergic to Cefaclor, other cephalosporin antibiotics, penicillin antibiotics or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. OTHERSBefore taking ARTICLOR DT 250MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you: have history of gastrointestinal disease especially colitis (inflammation of colon) Use in pediatrics: Safety and efficacy of ARTICLOR DT 250MG TABLET in infants (less than one month of age) have not been established. Consult your child’s doctor for advice. Use in geriatrics: No dosage changes of ARTICLOR DT 250MG TABLET are necessary in elderly patients with normal kidney function. Consult your doctor before taking it.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug - Drug interactions: Before taking ARTICLOR DT 250MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines: medicines used as blood thinners to manage clotting of blood (Ex. warfarin, heparin) probenecid (used to manage gout) Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of ARTICLOR DT 250MG TABLET, 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 DT 250MG TABLET out of reach of children Store ARTICLOR DT 250MG TABLET between 20-25°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