CEFACLOR (cefaclor)


Drug overview for CEFACLOR (cefaclor):

Generic name: CEFACLOR (SEF-a-klor)
Drug class: Beta-Lactams
Therapeutic class: Anti-Infective Agents

Cefaclor is a semisynthetic, second generation cephalosporin antibiotic.

Cefaclor is used orally for the treatment of acute otitis media caused by susceptible bacteria; pharyngitis and tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes (group A beta-hemolytic streptococci); mild to moderate upper and lower respiratory tract infections (including pneumonia) caused by susceptible bacteria; uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections caused by susceptible bacteria; and urinary tract infections (including pyelonephritis and cystitis) caused by susceptible bacteria. While commercially available cefaclor capsules and oral suspension can be used for any of these infections, safety and efficacy of cefaclor extended-release tablets have been established only for the treatment of mild to moderate respiratory tract infections (i.e., acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, secondary infections of acute bronchitis) caused by susceptible bacteria; pharyngitis and tonsillitis caused by S. pyogenes; and mild to moderate uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections caused by susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (methicillin-susceptible (oxacillin-susceptible) strains only).
DRUG IMAGES
  • CEFACLOR 250 MG CAPSULE
    CEFACLOR 250 MG CAPSULE
  • CEFACLOR 500 MG CAPSULE
    CEFACLOR 500 MG CAPSULE
The following indications for CEFACLOR (cefaclor) have been approved by the FDA:

Indications:
Acute bacterial otitis media
Bacterial urinary tract infection
Haemophilus influenzae pneumonia
Lower respiratory infection
Pharyngitis
Pneumonia
Skin and skin structure infection
Streptococcal pneumonia
Tonsillitis
Upper respiratory infection


Professional Synonyms:
Acute upper respiratory tract infection
Acute URI
Bacterial otitis media
H. flu pneumonia
H. influenzae pneumonia
Hemophilus influenzae pneumonia
Infection of skin and/or subcutaneous tissue
Influenza Bacillus pneumonia
Lower respiratory tract infection
Pfeiffer's Bacillus pneumonia
Pneumonia due to Haemophilus influenzae
Pneumonia due to Streptococcus species
Pneumonia due to Streptococcus spp.
Skin and soft tissue skin infection
Throat inflammation