Cefaclor

What is cefaclor?

Cefaclor (also called Ceclor®) is used to prevent or treat infections. It is available in a 250-mg capsule and a strawberry flavored liquid suspension, both of which are taken by mouth.

How to take and store cefaclor

• You may take cefaclor with or without food. If you experience stomach pain, take cefaclor with food.
• Shake the liquid well before you take it. Use an oral syringe or medicine cup to be sure you are taking the correct amount.
• Store the liquid medicine in the refrigerator.
• Discard the liquid medicine after 14 days or when the expiration date on the label tells you to do so.

Possible side effects of cefaclor

• Nausea, vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Rash
• Loss of appetite
• Headache
• Stomach pain
• Heartburn
• Allergic reaction with the following symptoms: rash, hives, itching, chills, fever, muscle aches, feeling irritable, and joint pain.

These are the most common side effects, but there may be others. Please report all side effects to the doctor or nurse.

In case of a severe side effect or reaction, call the doctor, nurse or pharmacist at 595-3300. If you are outside the Memphis area, dial toll-free 1-866-2STJUDE (1-866-278-5833), and press 0 once the call is connected.

Special instructions for cefaclor

• Before taking cefaclor, tell your doctor if you have had an allergic reaction to any other cephalosporin or penicillin antibiotics. If you have allergy symptoms (listed above) or you have severe or watery diarrhea, tell your doctor right away.
• Finish all doses of this medicine as instructed by your doctor, even if you think your condition is better. Do not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor tells you to do so.
• Do not take cefaclor while you are taking probenecid without telling your doctor. Probenecid may increase the levels of cefaclor in your body.
• Cefaclor may cause a false-positive urine test result when checking your urine for sugar (glucose) levels.