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Keflor DT 250 Tablet
Manufactured bySun Pharma Laboratories Ltd.
ContainsCefaclor
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Description
Keflor DT 250 Tablet is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections including skin infections, throat infections, respiratory infections, etc. This medicine is not recommended for use in case of a common cold, flu, or other viral infections since it is active against infections caused by certain bacterial species only. It is not recommended for use in patients less than 1 month of age.
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Substitutes
List of substitutes for Keflor DT 250 Tablet
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Keflor DT 250 Tablet
Diarrhea
Itching of skin
Headache
Nausea
Vomiting
Rash
Fever
Chills
Cough
Uses of Keflor DT 250 Tablet
What is it prescribed for?
Bronchitis
This medicine is used for the treatment of bronchitis, which is an inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes, caused by bacteria such as Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, etc.
Ear Infection (Otitis Media)
This medicine is used in the treatment of otitis media (middle ear infection) caused by bacteria such as Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, staphylococci, Streptococcus pyogenes, etc.
Pneumonia
This medicine is used for the treatment of pneumonia, which is a most common type of lung infection, caused by bacteria such as Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Streptococcus pyogenes, etc.
Skin or soft tissue infection
This medicine is used in the treatment of skin or soft tissue infections caused by bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, etc.
Tonsilitis/Pharyngitis
This medicine is used for the treatment of infections of the throat and airways leading to the lungs, namely tonsillitis and pharyngitis, caused by bacteria such as Streptococcus pyogenes.
Urinary tract infections
This medicine is used in the treatment of urinary tract infections including pyelonephritis (kidney infections) and cystitis (bladder infections) caused by bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Proteus mirabilis, Klebsiella species, coagulase-negative staphylococci, etc.
Pyelonephriits
This medicine is used in the treatment of pyelonephritis which is a type of kidney infection caused by E.coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterococci, and Klebsiella pneumoniae.
Sinusitis
This medicine is used for the treatment of sinusitis, which is an inflammation of the sinuses, caused by bacteria such as Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, etc.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Is this a habit forming medicine?
No habit-forming tendencies were reported.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
This medicine is recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. If the medicine is used, the infant should be monitored closely for any undesirable side effects.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to cefaclor, or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. If the medicine is used, the infant should be monitored closely for any undesirable side effects.
General warnings
Kidney Diseases
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of an impaired kidney function due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function tests, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Clostridium difficile-associated Diarrhea
Antibiotic therapy will cause an imbalance in the normal microbial flora of the large intestine, which may promote the growth of a bacteria called Clostridium difficile and you may experience severe diarrhea as a result. Report any such incidence to the doctor on priority and avoid usage of this medicine in such cases.
Drug Resistance
Usage of this medicine without sufficient proof or suspicion of a bacterial infection should be avoided. Irrational dosing might fail in providing the benefits and even cause toxicity. It may also increase the risk of development of bacteria that are drug resistant.
Use in children
This medicine is not recommended for use in children less than 1 month of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.
Driving or Operating Machinery
This medicine may cause symptoms such as blurred vision, tiredness, etc. in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.
Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Aluminium Hydroxide
Live cholera vaccine
Probenecid
Dicumarol
Chloramphenicol
Warfarin
Disease interactions
Kidney disease
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Liver Disease
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function tests, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Seizures
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from seizure disorder due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of clinical condition, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Gastrointestinal Diseases
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients having a history of gastrointestinal diseases, particularly colitis, since it may worsen the patient's condition. Report any incidence of severe diarrhea, abdominal pain, blood in stools, etc. to the doctor immediately. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take this medicine with or without food. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous
How it works
This medicine works by interfering with certain processes that help the bacteria to grow and increase in number.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Second generation cephalosporins
Schedule
Schedule H
Cefaclor - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2018 [cited 27 July 2018]. Available from:
Cefaclor: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2018 [cited 27 July 2018]. Available from:
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Information on this page was last updated on 30 Jan 2020
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