Keflor 250mg Capsule
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Cefaclor (250mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Intermediate-spectrum {Second generation cephalosporins} |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | Cephalosporins: 2nd generation |
| User Rating | 4.5 |
| User Reviews | 554 |
FAQ
What if Keflor 250mg doesn't work for me?
Talk to your doctor if Keflor 250mg doesn't seem to work for you. Your doctor may increase the dose of Keflor 250mg or switch you to an alternate option, which may work for you.
Can I stop taking Keflor 250mg when my symptoms are relieved?
No, do not stop taking Keflor 250mg and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
How long does Keflor 250mg take to work?
Usually, Keflor 250mg starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.
Can I take paracetamol with Keflor 250mg?
Yes, you can take Paracetamol while using Keflor 250mg.
Can the use of Keflor 250mg cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Keflor 250mg can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.
What if you forget to take Keflor Capsule?
If you miss a dose of Keflor 250mg, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Keflor 250mg Capsule Reviews
Keflor 250mg is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the lungs (e.g. pneumonia), ear, throat, nasal sinus, urinary tract, skin, soft tissues, bones, and joints. It is also used to prevent infections during surgery.
Keflor 250mg may be taken with or without food. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for, but you should always complete a full course of this antibiotic as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking it until you have finished, even when you feel better. If you stop taking it early, some bacteria may survive and the infection may come back. It will not work for viral infections such as flu or the common cold. Using any antibiotic when you do not need it can make it less effective for future infections.
The most common side effects of this medicine include rash, vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, and changes in liver function tests. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days.
Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics or have any kidney or liver problems. You should also let your doctor know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it. Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medicine as it may cause unpleasant side effects like nausea, vomiting, sweating, anxiety, and palpitations.
Keflor 250mg may be taken with or without food. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for, but you should always complete a full course of this antibiotic as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking it until you have finished, even when you feel better. If you stop taking it early, some bacteria may survive and the infection may come back. It will not work for viral infections such as flu or the common cold. Using any antibiotic when you do not need it can make it less effective for future infections.
The most common side effects of this medicine include rash, vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, and changes in liver function tests. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days.
Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics or have any kidney or liver problems. You should also let your doctor know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it. Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medicine as it may cause unpleasant side effects like nausea, vomiting, sweating, anxiety, and palpitations.
How Keflor 250mg Capsule Works
Keflor 250mg is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.
How to Use Keflor 250mg Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Keflor 250mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Benefits of Keflor 250mg Capsule
- In Bacterial infections: Keflor 250mg is an antibiotic medicine that works by killing the infection causing bacteria in your body. It is effective for bacterial infections of the throat, ears, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissues. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
Uses of Keflor 250mg Capsule
- Bacterial infections
Keflor 250mg Capsule Side Effects
Safety Tips
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Keflor 250mg is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.Avoid prolonged use of Keflor 250mg, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
Kidney
CAUTION
Keflor 250mg should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Keflor 250mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Keflor 250mg in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Keflor 250mg.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Keflor 250mg alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Keflor 250mg is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Quick Tips
- Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Keflor 250mg as it may cause increased side effects.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
- Your doctor has prescribed Keflor 250mg to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
- Discontinue Keflor 250mg and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
- Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
References
- Drugs.com. Cefaclor Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings.
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).
- ScienceDirect. Cefaclor.
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 218-19.