DISTACLOR STRAWBERRY FLAVOUR 125mg Oral Suspension 60ml

Bacterial Infections (2507)Rx required

Key Information

Generic Name

Generic Name Cefaclor 125 mg

Manufacturer

Lupin Ltd

Country of Origin

India

Detailed Information

Introduction

INTRODUCTION ABOUT DISTACLOR STRAWBERRY FLAVOUR 125MG ORAL SUSPENSIONDISTACLOR STRAWBERRY FLAVOUR 125MG ORAL SUSPENSION 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). DISTACLOR STRAWBERRY FLAVOUR 125MG ORAL SUSPENSION 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 DISTACLOR STRAWBERRY FLAVOUR 125MG ORAL SUSPENSION, 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 DISTACLOR STRAWBERRY FLAVOUR 125MG ORAL SUSPENSION may interfere with these tests. DISTACLOR STRAWBERRY FLAVOUR 125MG ORAL SUSPENSION should be used with caution in pregnant and breastfeeding women. DISTACLOR STRAWBERRY FLAVOUR 125MG ORAL SUSPENSION 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

DISTACLOR STRAWBERRY FLAVOUR 125MG ORAL SUSPENSION 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 DISTACLOR STRAWBERRY FLAVOUR 125MG ORAL SUSPENSION 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 DISTACLOR STRAWBERRY FLAVOUR 125MG ORAL SUSPENSION management will be decided by your physician depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.

Side Effects

taking DISTACLOR STRAWBERRY FLAVOUR 125MG ORAL SUSPENSION 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 DISTACLOR STRAWBERRY FLAVOUR 125MG ORAL SUSPENSIONManages 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 DISTACLOR STRAWBERRY FLAVOUR 125MG ORAL SUSPENSION WORKSDISTACLOR STRAWBERRY FLAVOUR 125MG ORAL SUSPENSION 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 DISTACLOR STRAWBERRY FLAVOUR 125MG ORAL SUSPENSION 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 DISTACLOR STRAWBERRY FLAVOUR 125MG ORAL SUSPENSION management will be decided by your physician depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF DISTACLOR STRAWBERRY FLAVOUR 125MG ORAL SUSPENSIONCOMMON 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 DISTACLOR STRAWBERRY FLAVOUR 125MG ORAL SUSPENSION 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

& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYDISTACLOR STRAWBERRY FLAVOUR 125MG ORAL SUSPENSION 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. BREASTFEEDINGDISTACLOR STRAWBERRY FLAVOUR 125MG ORAL SUSPENSION should be used with caution in breastfeeding woman. Consult your doctor for advice. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDISTACLOR STRAWBERRY FLAVOUR 125MG ORAL SUSPENSION has no effects on driving and using machines. However, consult your doctor for advice. KIDNEYDISTACLOR STRAWBERRY FLAVOUR 125MG ORAL SUSPENSION should be used with caution in patients having severe kidney problems or patients receiving dialysis. Consult your doctor before taking it. LIVERDISTACLOR STRAWBERRY FLAVOUR 125MG ORAL SUSPENSION should be used with caution in patients having liver disease. Consult your doctor before taking it. ALLERGYDo not take DISTACLOR STRAWBERRY FLAVOUR 125MG ORAL SUSPENSION if you are allergic to Cefaclor, other cephalosporin antibiotics, penicillin antibiotics or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. OTHERSBefore taking DISTACLOR STRAWBERRY FLAVOUR 125MG ORAL SUSPENSION, 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 DISTACLOR STRAWBERRY FLAVOUR 125MG ORAL SUSPENSION 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 DISTACLOR STRAWBERRY FLAVOUR 125MG ORAL SUSPENSION are necessary in elderly patients with normal kidney function. Consult your doctor before taking it.

Drug Interactions

SA. Drug - Drug interactions: Before taking DISTACLOR STRAWBERRY FLAVOUR 125MG ORAL SUSPENSION, 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 DISTACLOR STRAWBERRY FLAVOUR 125MG ORAL SUSPENSION, 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 DISTACLOR STRAWBERRY FLAVOUR 125MG ORAL SUSPENSION out of reach of children Store DISTACLOR STRAWBERRY FLAVOUR 125MG ORAL SUSPENSION between 15-25°C

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Last Updated

28 Nov 2022

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