Medoclor

Drug name: Medoclor

Other names used:

• Apo-Cefaclor®
• Ceclor®
• Distaclor®
• Keflor®
• PMS-Cefaclor®
• Raniclor®

Active Ingredients: Cefaclor

Therapeutic actions: Cefaclor is a half-synthetic cephalosporin antibiotic. Cefaclor works by interfering with the synthesis of cell wall of the susceptible bacteria. Medoclor specifically binds to the proteins of the cell wall, making them unstable. Besides, Cefaclor activates autolysins that demolish the proteins of the bacteria. All of these is eventually fatal for the bacteria. Cefaclor is a broad spectrum antibiotic that is effective against a wide variety of bacteria, including gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

Indications: Medoclor is used to treat infectious diseases caused by susceptible to cefaclor bacteria:

• Upper and lower respiratory tract infections(pharyngitis, tracheitis, bronchitis, pneumonia)
• ENT(ear, nose, throat) infections: rinosinusitis, sinusitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis, glossitis, tonsillitis, otitis media, mastoid diseases
• Skin and soft tissue infections(postsurgical, posttraumatic and wounds infections). In children it can be indicated in pyodermia, impetigo, folliculitis, furunculosis, cellulitis, abscess. These infections are most common for people with Diabetes and weak immunity.
• Urinary tract infections(including in pregnancy)
• Gonorrhea
• Other infections caused by sensitive microorganisms

Contraindications and cautions:
Medoclor should not be used in the following conditions:

• Known allergic reactions to cefaclor, cephalosporins or penicillins
• If you experience pseudomembranous colitis manifested in diarrhea while treatment spot taking Cefaclor immediately.
• Cafaclor may cause false positive Coomb's test or glucose tests.
• Cefaclor belongs to pregnancy category B. Cefacor should be used only in specific indications.
• Talk with your doctor prior to taking Medoclor in children and breastfeeding mothers

Adverse effects: There are possible side-effects associated with this medicine that can affect individuals in different ways. If a side effect is stated here, that does not necessarily mean the fact that all people using cefaclor will experience it or any other.

• Reactions of hypersensitivity: skin rash, itching, hives
• Gastrointestinal system: diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, pseudomembranous colitis, hepatitis, jaundice
• CNS: nervousness, headache, dizziness, memory impairment, confusion of consciousness
• Hematopoisetic system: lymphocytosis, neutropenia, leucopenia
• Others: eosinophilia, itching in the area of the genitals, vaginitis, trombocytopenia, nephritis

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer.
For more information about any other possible risks associated with cefaclor, please read the information provided with cefaclor or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Interactions: It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with Cefaclor. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medication while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe.

• Probenecid may increases the risk of Cefaclor side effects
• Cefaclor in conjunction with blood thinners may cause severe bleedings
• Aminoglycosides, metronidazole, polymyxin, rifampycin enhance the effects of Cefaclor
• Chloramphenicol, tetracyclines impair the therapeutic effect of Cefaclor
• Cholesteramine lowers the absorption of Medoclor

Additional Information: DO NOT SHARE cefaclor with others. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT, as well as syringes and needles, if needed during treatment, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials.