VERCEF 250MG CAP

Overview

VERCEF 250MG CAP is a Schedule H1 drug.

VERCEF 250MG CAP is composed of: CEFACLOR (250.0 MG)

Cefaclor is a cephalosporin (SEF a lowspor in) antibiotic. It works by fighting bacteriain your body.Cefaclor is used to treat many kinds of bacterial infections, such as bladder infection, ear infection, skin infection, or infection of therespiratory tract.Cefaclor is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is used in seriousbacterial infections of various body parts like urinary tract, skin and soft-tissue, blood, brain and lungs (pneumonia). It is also used to prevent infections after surgery.Cefaclor is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering which is essential for the survival of bacteria in the human body.It will not work for viral infections (e.g., commoncold, flu). Unnecessary use or overuse of anyantibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness

Usage

CEFACLOR is generally used to treat: Bacterial Infection, Deep Skin Infection, Bladder Infection, Urinary Tract Infection, Brain Infection, Pneumonia
CEFACLOR can address symptoms like: Urine Leaking (incontinence), Frequent Urination, Lower Abdomen Pain, Blood Or Red Colored Urine

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

How Do I Take It?

VERCEF 250MG CAP is generally taken With Food.

Precautions


  • Your doctor has prescribed Cefaclor to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
  • Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.Discontinue Cefaclor and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
  • Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn’t stop or if you find blood in your stools.
  • If you’re on blood thinners, Cefaclor can interact with your medications and increase your bleeding tendencies.
  •  Youshould not use this medication if you are allergic to cefoxitin or to similar antibiotics,such as cefdinir (Omnicef),cefprozil(Cefzil),cefuroxime(Ceftin),cephalexin(Keflex),and others.
  • The liquid form of cefaclor may contain sucrose. Talk to your doctorbefore using this form of cefaclor if you have diabetes.
  • Followall 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 mealor within 30 minutes of a meal.
  • Do not crush, chew, or break an extended-releasetablet. Swallow it whole.Use this medicine for the full prescribed length of time.
  • Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared.
  • Skipping doses may also increase your risk of further infection that isresistant to antibiotics.
  • Cefaclor will not treat a viral infection such as the flu or a common cold.


Symptoms of Overdosage

CEFACLOR over-dosage can result in: Nausea, Vomit, Abdomen Pain

Serious Side-Effects

CEFACLOR : Acute Kidney Failure, Nephritis, Abdomen Pain, Nausea, Vomit, Body Discoloration, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Mood Swings

Rare Side-Effects

CEFACLOR : Clostridium Difficile Infection

Disease Interactions

CEFACLOR can interfere with: Colitis, Acute Renal Failure, Seizure, Acute Liver Failure

Technical Classification

CEFACLOR is categorized as: SECOND GENERATION CEPHALOSPORINS / CEPHALOSPORINS / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Available Alternatives

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

ALCLOR SUSPINR 116 for 30 ML SUSPENSIONCEFACLOR
ARTICLOR 125MG DRY SYPINR 110 for 30 ML DRY SYRUPCEFACLOR 125.0 MG
ARTICLOR 125MG TABINR 156.81 for 10 TABLETSCEFACLOR 125.0 MG
ARTICLOR 250MG TABINR 310 for 10 TABLETSCEFACLOR 250.0 MG
ARTICLOR 50MG DPSINR 80 for 10 ML DROPCEFACLOR 50.0 MG
CECLOR 500MG CAPINR 51.86 for 10 CAPSULESCEFACLOR 500.0 MG
CEFACLORCEFACLOR
CEZEL PWDINR 49 for 100 GM POWDERCEFACLOR
DISTACLOR 125MG SYPINR 115 for 30 ML SYRUPCEFACLOR 125.0 MG
DISTACLOR 125MG TAB DTINR 119 for 6 TABLET DTCEFACLOR 125.0 MG
DISTACLOR 187MG SYPINR 160 for 30 ML SYRUPCEFACLOR 187.0 MG
DISTACLOR 250MG CAPINR 248 for 10 CAPSULESCEFACLOR 250.0 MG
DISTACLOR 250MG TAB DTINR 245 for 6 TABLET DTCEFACLOR 250.0 MG
DISTACLOR 375MG TABINR 457.2 for 10 TABLETSCEFACLOR 375.0 MG
DISTACLOR 500MG CAPINR 186 for 3 CAPSULESCEFACLOR 500.0 MG
DISTACLOR 50MG DPSINR 67.37 for 15 ML DROPCEFACLOR 50.0 MG
DISTACLOR 50MG ORAL SUSPINR 84 for 10 ML ORAL SUSPENSIONCEFACLOR 50.0 MG
DISTACLOR 750MG TABINR 412.57 for 6 TABLETSCEFACLOR 750.0 MG
DISTACLOR CD 375MG TABINR 480 for 10 TABLETSCEFACLOR 375.0 MG
DISTACLOR CD 750MG TABINR 540 for 6 TABLETSCEFACLOR 750.0 MG
DISTACLOR SYPINR 115 for 30 ML SYRUPCEFACLOR 125 MG
ECLOR LA 375MG TABINR 120 for 4 TABLETSCEFACLOR 375.0 MG
ECLOR PREMIX 125MG SYPINR 61 for 30 ML SYRUPCEFACLOR 125.0 MG
HALOCEF 125MG SUSPINR 69.55 for 30 ML SUSPENSIONCEFACLOR 125.0 MG
HALOCEF 187MG DRY SYPINR 86.7 for 30 ML DRY SYRUPCEFACLOR 187.0 MG
HALOCEF 50MG DPSINR 47.55 for 10 ML DROPCEFACLOR 50.0 MG
KEFLOR 125MG REDIMIX SUSPINR 156 for 30 ML REDIMIX SUSPENSIONCEFACLOR 125.0 MG
KEFLOR 125MG SYPINR 135 for 30 ML SYRUPCEFACLOR 125.0 MG
KEFLOR 250MG TABINR 268 for 6 TABLETSCEFACLOR 250.0 MG
KEFLOR 50MG DPSINR 93 for 10 ML DROPCEFACLOR 50.0 MG
KEFLOR CAPINR 249.9 for 10 CAPSULESCEFACLOR 250 MG
KEFLOR DT 125MG TABINR 129 for 6 TABLETSCEFACLOR 125.0 MG
KEFLOR SUSP 125MG/5MLINR 80.9 for 30 MLCEFACLOR 125 MG
KEFLOR TABINR 220.6 for 6 TABLETSCEFACLOR 375 MG
KIDORIN 125MG SYPINR 69.88 for 30 ML SYRUPCEFACLOR 125.0 MG
KRC TABINR 45 for 10 TABLETSCEFACLOR
MACLOR 125MG DRY SYPINR 83 for 30 ML DRY SYRUPCEFACLOR 125.0 MG
UNICLOR 250MG TABINR 165 for 6 TABLETSCEFACLOR 250 MG
UNICLOR 250MG TAB DTINR 158.48 for 6 TABLET DTCEFACLOR 250.0 MG
UNICLOR 500MG CAPINR 398 for 8 CAPSULESCEFACLOR 500.0 MG
UNICLOR MR 375MG TABINR 221.92 for 6 TABLET MRCEFACLOR 375.0 MG
UNICLOR MR 750MG TABINR 411.81 for 6 TABLET MRCEFACLOR 750.0 MG
VERCEF 125MG SUSPINR 72.45 for 30 ML SUSPENSIONCEFACLOR 125.0 MG
VERCEF 250MG CAPINR 50.96 for 3 CAPSULESCEFACLOR 250.0 MG
ZENCLOR 125MG SUSPINR 59 for 30 ML SUSPENSIONCEFACLOR 125.0 MG
ZENCLOR 125MG TABINR 78 for 10 TABLETSCEFACLOR 125.0 MG