Distaclor/Distaclor MR Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Cefaclor monohydrate

Indications/Uses

Otitis media, lower resp tract infections & URTI. UTI, skin & skin structure infections, gonococcal urethritis. Sinusitis.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Distaclor Adult 250 mg 8 hrly. Severe infections or those caused by less susceptible organisms Double the dose. Max daily dose: 4 g. Childn 20 mg/kg daily in divided doses 8 hrly. More serious infections: 40 mg/kg daily, max: 1 g daily. Otitis media & pharyngitis Doses may be given bid. Distaclor MR tab Pharyngitis, tonsillitis, skin & skin structure infection 375 mg bid. Lower UTI 375 mg bid. Bronchitis 375 mg bid. Sinusitis, pneumonia 750 mg bid. Infection by S. pyogenes Duration ≥10 days.

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins.

Special Precautions

Penicillin-sensitive patients. Superinfection. History of GI disease. Renal impairment. Pregnancy, lactation.

Drug Interactions

Probenecid. Oral anticoagulants.

MIMS Class

Cephalosporins

ATC Classification

J01DC04 - cefaclor ; Belongs to the class of second-generation cephalosporins. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.

Thai FDA Category

Presentation/Packing

Form

Distaclor cap 250 mg

Packing/Price

100's

Form

Distaclor cap 500 mg

Packing/Price

100's

Form

Distaclor MR tab 375 mg

Packing/Price

10's

Form

Distaclor oral susp 125 mg/5 mL

Packing/Price

60 mL x 1's

Form

Distaclor oral susp 250 mg/5 mL

Packing/Price

60 mL x 1's

Distaclor/Distaclor MR

cefaclor

Manufacturer:

DKSH

Distributor:

DKSH