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Abaclor Powder for Suspension contains Cefaclor Monohydrate
Abaclor Powder for Suspension side effects
Most adverse effects reported with Cefaclor are similar to those reported with other oral cephalosporins. The most frequent adverse effects reported include gastrointestinal effects (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea) headache and rash. Rarely, Serum sickness-like reactions consisting of erythema multiforme, urticaria accompanied by arthritis, arthralgia, irritability and fever have been reported.
Cefaclor should be administered with caution in the presence of markedly impaired renal function. Dosage adjustments for patients with moderate or severe renal impairment are not usually required.
There have been reports of increased anticoagulant effect when Cefaclor and oral anticoagulants were administered concomitantly. The renal excretion of Cefaclor is inhibited by probenecid.
Direction for reconstitution of suspension
For 100 ml suspension: Add 60 ml (12 measuring spoonful) of boiled and cooled water to the dry powder of the bottle. For ease of preparation, add water to the bottle in two proportions. Shake well after each addition until all the powder is in suspension.
Paediatric drops: Add 10 ml (2 measuring spoonful) of boiled and cooled water to the bottle and shake vigorously.
Note: Shake the suspension and paediatric drop well before each use. Keep the bottle tightly closed. The reconstituted suspension should be stored in a cool and dry place, preferably in refrigerator. The made up suspension can be used within 7 days if it is stored at room temperature and 14 days if it is kept in refrigerator.
Pregnancy: Animal studies have shown no evidence of impaired fertility or teratogenicity. However, since there are no adequate or well-controlled studies in pregnant women, caution should be exercised when prescribing for the pregnant women.Lactation: Small amount of Cefaclor have been detected in breast milk following administration of single 500 mg dose. As the effect on nursing infants is not known, caution should be exercised when Cefaclor is administered to a nursing woman.
Cefaclor is contraindicated in patients with known allergy to the Cephalosporin group of antibiotics.
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