Cefaloget 500mg Cap 12s

What it is used for: Bacterial Infection.

Indications as listed by the manufacturer: Cefaclor is used to treat bacterial infections. Some types of infections it is used for are: • Ears, nose, throat and tonsils (upper respiratory tract) • Chest and lungs (lower respiratory tract) • Bladder and kidneys (urinary tract) • Skin.

How it works: Cefaclor is an antibiotic used to treat infections caused by bacteria, such as infections of the urinary tract, skin or chest. It can also be used for ear and sinus infections. It works by killing or stopping the growth of bacteria (bugs) and gets rid of the infection.

Active ingredient: Cefaclor Monohydrate.

Reported side effects: Serious peeling or blistering of the skin severe diarrhoea, possibly with blood or mucus. diarrhoea , feeling sick (nausea) , vomiting , measles-like rash, (alone) , itching , red wheals on the skin (urticaria) (alone)rash with wide spread joint pain and / or stiffness, swollen lymph glands, fever and, possibly, cloudy urine , swollen arms or legs , breathlessness , changes in blood counts, which may show up as bruising or a very tired feeling. You will need a blood test to confirm this damage to your liver or kidneys which can only be detected by a blood and / or urine test , jaundice (yellow skin and eyes) , weakness , pins and needles in the hands or feet , fainting , abnormally excitable behaviour , agitation.

Known drug interactions: Warfarin , probenecid.

Adults Standard dose : 250mg eight hrly, max 4g daily. Children standard dose: Under 1 yr, quarter adult dose , 1-5yr , half adult dose , over 5 yr, same as adult. Max 1g daily. Always consult your doctor or Pharmacist for dose adjustment.

Active ingredient: Cefaclor Monohydrate. Labelled strength: 500mg.

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.

Manufactured by Cefaloget Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd.. Country of origin: Germany.