Cefaclor Er

Cefaclor ER is an antibiotic that is used to treat skin infections caused by bacteria including bladder infection, bronchitis, kidney infections. It works by stunting the growth of bacteria. Cefaclor ER is indicated for use by adults and children and is available as a tablet.

• Ceclor
• Ceclor Pulvules

• Cefaclor
• Cefaclor ER
• Cefotan
• cefoTEtan Disodium
• cefoTEtan Disodium-Dextrose
• cefOXitin Sodium
• cefOXitin Sodium-Dextrose
• Cefprozil
• Ceftin
• Cefuroxime Axetil
• Cefuroxime Sodium
• Cefuroxime Sodium-Dextrose
• Cefuroxime-Dextrose
• Mefoxin
• Zinacef
• Zinacef in D5W
• Zinacef in Sterile Water

• Capsule
• Liquid
• Chewable Tablet
• Long Acting Tablet

• By mouth

Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

Oral routeYou may take this medicine with or without food.

Shake the oral liquid well each time you use it.

Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.

Swallow the extended-release tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.

Chew the chewable tablet thoroughly before you swallow it.

Take all of the medicine in your prescription to clear up your infection, even if you feel better after the first few doses.

You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to cefaclor or to a cephalosporin medicine such as Keflex®, Velosef®, or Suprax®.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding, or if you have had an allergic reaction to a penicillin medicine. Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, allergies, or a history of stomach or intestinal problems.

This medicine can cause diarrhea. Call your doctor if the diarrhea becomes severe, does not stop, or is bloody. Do not take any medicine to stop diarrhea until you have talked to your doctor. Diarrhea can occur 2 months or more after you stop taking this medicine.

Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

Raniclor„¢ contains phenylalanine (aspartame). This is only a concern if you have a disorder called phenylketonuria (PKU), which is a problem with amino acids. Talk to your doctor before using this medicine if you have PKU.

Severe vomiting or stomach pain.

Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness.

Yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are using a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin®).

This medicine can cause diarrhea. Call your doctor if the diarrhea becomes severe, does not stop, or is bloody. Do not take any medicine to stop diarrhea until you have talked to your doctor. Diarrhea can occur 2 months or more after you stop taking this medicine.

Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

Raniclor„¢ contains phenylalanine (aspartame). This is only a concern if you have a disorder called phenylketonuria (PKU), which is a problem with amino acids. Talk to your doctor before using this medicine if you have PKU.

• Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness.
• Yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes.
• Rash.
• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
• Blistering or peeling skin.
• Diarrhea that may contain blood.
• Severe vomiting or stomach pain.
• Mild diarrhea.
• Nausea.
• Vaginal itching or discharge.