Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Cefaclor
Drug Class
Anti-Infectives
Chemical Class
Cephalosporin
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
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Uses
Cefaclor is a cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotic . It works by fighting bacteria in your body. Cefaclor is used to treat many k...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Cephalosporin
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antibiotic, Cephalosporin-2nd Gen pharmacological group
Cefaclor is the derivative of Cefaclor (Monohydrate). It is of Semi Synthetic origin and belongs to Cephalosporin. It belongs to Peptidoglycan synthesis inhibitor pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antibiotic, Cephalosporin-2nd Gen pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Cefaclor (Monohydrate) is 367.80. Its pKa is 8.03.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
250 to 750 mg — 8 hourly
2
Adult
Scraped Dose
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Cefaclor works best if you take it with a meal or within 30
3
Child · Oral
7 mg/kg — 8 hourly
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Safety Alerts
Do not take this medication if you are allergic to cefaclor or to other cephalosporin antibiotics, such as: cefadroxil (Duricef)
cefazolin (Ancef)
cefdinir (Omnicef)
cefditoren ( Spectracef )
cefpodoxime (Vantin)
Important Warnings
Hypersensitivity, severe renal and hepatic impairment
Side Effects
Abdominal discomfortagranulocytosisallergic reactionsanaphylaxisaplastic anaemiablood disordersconfusiondisturbances in liver enzymesdizzinesseosinophiliahaemolytic anaemiahallucinationsheadachehypertonialeucopenia
Drug Interactions
Anticoagulants
probenecid
antacids.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
No evidence of harm
Lactation
Caution advised
Storage
Oral Susp (reconstituted) Store in refrigerator. Do not Freeze. Use within 2 weeks if kept at room temperature. Tab, Caps, Dry Powder for Susp Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 270.76
DVAGO observed price · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 270.76 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGORs 270.76
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Cefaclor, and what they are not.You pay Rs 71 more than the cheapest equivalent
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