Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Cefaclor
Chemical Class
Cephalosporin
Pharmacological Group
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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
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to cefaclor or to similar antibiotics , such as cefdinir (Omnicef), cefprozil (Cefzil), cefuroxime (Ceftin), cephalexin (Keflex), and others
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction : hivesnumbness or tinglingweaknessfeeling light-headeddifficult breathingswelling of your facelipstongueor throat. Cefaclor may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have: severe stomach paindiarrhea that is watery or bloodyfeverswollen glandsrash or itchingjoint painor general ill feeling
Drug Interactions
Other drugs may interact with cefaclor
including prescription and over-the-counter medicines
vitamins
and herbal products . Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using.
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 389.5
DVAGO observed price · as of 30 July 2026
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGORs 389.5
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Cefaclor, and what they are not.You pay Rs 19 more than the cheapest equivalent
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
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