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DOSAGE
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Preseptal cellulitis | 1 tab 250-500mg BID-TID x 7-10 days
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SIZE
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250mg, 500mg capsules. 375mg, 500mg tablets. 125, 187, 250, 375mg suspension
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INDICATIONS
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Cefaclor is indicated in the treatment of susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms. caused by Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogene
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MECHANISM OF ACTION
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second-generation cephalosporin
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MICROBIOLOGY
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bactericidal action of cefaclor results from inhibition of cell-wall synthesis.
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CONTRAINDICATIONS & WARNINGS
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contraindicated in patients with known allergy to the cephalosporin group of antibiotics. There is some clinical and laboratory evidence of partial cross-allergenicity of the penicillins and the cephalosporins
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PEDIATRIC USE
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Safety and effectiveness of this product for use in infants less than 1 month of age have not been established.
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PREGNANCY
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Category B. No teratogenicity in rats at 12 times the normal human dose
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NOTE
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No activity against Pseudomonas and methicillin-resistant staphylococci. Brand names Ceclor, Distaclor, Keflor, Raniclor
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