Ceclor Cefaclor CD Tablets 375mg Pack Of 10

CECLOR(R) CD

cefaclor monohydrate sustained release tablets
Consumer Medicine Information

What is in this leaflet

This leaflet answers some common questions about CECLOR CD. It does not contain all the available information. It does not take the place of talking with your doctor or pharmacist.

All medicines have risks and benefits.

Your doctor has weighed the risks of you taking CECLOR CD against the benefits they expect it will have for you.

If you have any concerns about taking this medicine, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Keep this leaflet with this medicine.

You may need to read it again.

  • What CECLOR CD is used for

    The name of your medicine is CECLOR CD. It contains the active ingredient cefaclor monohydrate.

    This medicine is used to treat infections caused by bacteria in different parts of the body.

    This medicine is used to treat infections of the:

  • nose, throat and tonsils (upper respiratory tract)
  • chest and lungs (lower respiratory tract)
  • bladder (lower urinary tract)
  • skin
  • This medicine belongs to a group of antibiotics called cephalosporins. These antibiotics work by killing the bacteria that are causing your infection.

    Your doctor may have prescribed it for another reason. Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why this medicine has been prescribed for you.

    This medicine is available only with a doctor`s prescription.

    There is not enough information to recommend the use of this medicine for children under the age of 12 years.

  • Before you take CECLOR CD

    When you must not take it

    Do not take CECLOR CD if you have an allergy to:

  • any medicine containing cefaclor monohydrate
  • other cephalosporins
  • any of the ingredients listed at the end of this leaflet (see `Product Description`)
  • Do not take CECLOR CD if you have had a serious allergic reaction to penicillins.

    Some of the symptoms of an allergic reaction may include shortness of breath, wheezing or difficulty breathing; swelling of the face, lips, tongue or other parts of the body; rash, itching or hives on the skin.

    Do not take this medicine after the expiry date printed on the pack or if the packaging is torn or shows signs of tampering.

    If it has expired or is damaged, return it to your pharmacist for disposal.

    If you are not sure whether you should start taking this medicine, talk to your doctor.

    Before you start to take it

    Tell your doctor if you have allergies to any other medicines, foods, preservatives or dyes.

    Tell your doctor if you have or have had any of the following medical conditions:

  • kidney disease
  • severe bowel conditions
  • liver disease
  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant or are breast-feeding.

    Your doctor can discuss with you the risks and benefits involved.

    If you have not told your doctor about any of the above, tell him/her before you start taking CECLOR CD.

    Taking other medicines

    Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines, including any that you get without a prescription from your pharmacy, supermarket or health food shop.

    Some medicines and CECLOR CD may interfere with each other.

    These include:

  • antacids
  • probenecid
  • These medicines may be affected by CECLOR CD or may affect how well it works. You may need different amounts of your medicines or you may need to take different medicines.

    If you need to take an antacid, do NOT take it within 1 hour of taking CECLOR CD.

    Your doctor and pharmacist have more information on medicines to be careful with or avoid while taking this medicine.

  • How to take CECLOR CD

    Follow all directions given to you by your doctor or pharmacist carefully.

    They may differ from the information contained in this leaflet.

    If you do not understand the instructions on the pack, ask your doctor or pharmacist for help.

    How much to take

    Your doctor will tell you how much CECLOR CD you need to take.

    This will depend on the type of infection you have.

    The usual dose of CECLOR CD for adults is 375 mg twice daily.

    For lower urinary tract infections, 500 mg once daily may be given.

    For pneumonia and sinusitis the usual dose is 750 mg twice daily.

    How to take it

    Swallow the tablets whole with a full glass of water. Do not cut, crush or chew the tablet.

    When to take it

    Take your medicine at about the same time each day.

    Taking it at the same time each day will have the best effect. It will also help you remember when to take it.

    It does not matter if you take this medicine with or without food.

    How long do I take it

    Continue taking your medicine until you finish the pack or for as long as your doctor tells you.

    Unless advised by your doctor, keep taking this medicine for the full time of treatment, even if you begin to feel better after a few days.

    If you do not complete the full course prescribed by your doctor, the bacteria causing your infection may continue to grow and multiply so that your infection may not clear completely or your symptoms may return.

    If you forget to take it

    If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the dose you missed and take your next dose when you are meant to.

    Otherwise, take it as soon as you remember, and then go back to taking your medicine as you would normally.

    Do not take a double dose to make up for the dose that you missed.

    If you are not sure what to do, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

    If you have trouble remembering to take your medicine, ask your pharmacist for some hints.

    If you take too much (overdose)

    Immediately telephone your doctor or Poisons Information Centre (telephone 13 11 26) for advice, or go to Accident and Emergency at your nearest hospital, if you think that you or anyone else may have taken too much CECLOR CD. Do this even if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning. You may need urgent medical attention.

    Symptoms of an overdose may include feeling sick, vomiting, diarrhoea.

    While you are taking CECLOR CD

    Things you must do

    If the symptoms of your infection do not improve within a few days, or if they become worse, tell your doctor.
    If you are about to be started on any new medicine, remind your doctor and pharmacist that you are taking CECLOR CD.

    Tell any other doctors, dentists and pharmacists who treat you that you are taking this medicine.

    If you are going to have surgery, tell the surgeon or anaesthetist that you are taking this medicine.

    It may affect other medicines used during surgery.

    If you become pregnant while you are taking this medicine, tell your doctor.

    If you are about to have any blood tests, tell your doctor that you are taking this medicine.

    It may interfere with the results of some tests.

    Keep all of your doctor`s appointments so that your progress can be checked.

    Your doctor may do some tests from time to time to make sure the medicine is working and to prevent unwanted side effects.

    If you are diabetic, check with your doctor or pharmacist before using urine sugar tests.

    CECLOR CD may cause false test results with some urine sugar tests.

    Things you must not do

    Do not take CECLOR CD to treat any other complaints unless your doctor tells you to.

    Do not give your medicine to anyone else even if they have the same condition as you.

    Do not stop taking your medicine or lower the dosage without checking with your doctor.

    If you stop taking it suddenly, your condition may worsen.

    Things to be careful of

    Be careful driving or operating machinery until you know how CECLOR CD affects you.

    This medicine may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some people. If you have any of these symptoms, do not drive, operate machinery or do anything else that could be dangerous.

    Side effects

    Tell your doctor or pharmacist as soon as possible if you do not feel well while you are taking CECLOR CD.

    This medicine helps most people with infection, but it may have unwanted side effects in a few people.

    All medicines can have side effects. Sometimes they are serious, most of the time they are not. You may need medical attention if you get some of the side effects.

    Do not be alarmed by the following list of side effects. You may not experience any of them.

    Ask your doctor or pharmacist to answer any questions you may have.

    Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you notice any of the following and they worry you:

  • headache
  • nose bleed
  • pain
  • diarrhoea
  • abdominal pain
  • nausea
  • rash
  • unusual tiredness/weakness
  • oral thrush – white, furry, sore tongue or mouth
  • vaginal thrush – sore and itchy vagina and/or discharge
  • The above list includes the more common side effects of your medicine. They are usually mild and short-lived.

    Tell your doctor as soon as possible if you notice any of the following:

  • hyperactivity, nervousness, insomnia, confusion, hallucinations
  • unusual muscle stiffness
  • swelling of the joints with or without fever
  • pain in the joints with or without fever
  • itching or swelling of the skin
  • yellowing of the skin or eyes
  • frequent infections such as fever, severe chills, sore throat or mouth ulcers
  • The above list includes serious side effects which may require medical attention. Serious side effects are rare.

    Tell your doctor immediately if you notice any of the following, particularly if they occur several weeks after stopping treatment with CECLOR CD:

  • severe abdominal cramps or stomach cramps
  • watery and severe diarrhoea which may also be bloody
  • fever, in combination with one or both of the above
  • You may have a serious condition affecting your bowel. Therefore, you may require urgent medical attention. Do not take any diarrhoea medicine without first checking with your doctor.

    If the following happens, tell your doctor immediately or go to Accident and Emergency at your nearest hospital:

  • sudden signs of allergy such as rash, itching or hives on the skin with swelling of the face, lips, tongue or other parts of the body, shortness of breath, wheezing or trouble breathing
  • The above is a very serious side effect. You may need urgent medical attention or hospitalisation. This side effect is very rare.

    Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you notice anything that is making you feel unwell.

    Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some people.

    These include:

  • swelling of the liver
  • inflammation of the kidney
  • Some of these side effects can only be found when your doctor does tests from time to time to check your progress.

    After taking CECLOR CD

    Storage

    Keep your tablets in the blister pack until it is time to take them.

    If you take the tablets out of the blister pack they may not keep well.

    Keep your tablets in a cool dry place where the temperature stays below 25 degrees C.

    Do not store CECLOR CD or any other medicine in the bathroom or near a sink. Do not leave it on a window sill or in the car.

    Heat and dampness can destroy some medicines.

    Keep your medicine where children cannot reach it.

    A locked cupboard at least one-and-a-half metres above the ground is a good place to store medicines.

  • Disposal

    If your doctor tells you to stop taking this medicine or the expiry date has passed, ask your pharmacist what to do with any medicine that is left over.

    Product Description

    What it looks like

    CECLOR CD 375 mg tablets are blue. Each pack contains 10 tablets.

    Ingredients

    CECLOR CD contains cefaclor monohydrate equivalent to 375mg of cefaclor as the active ingredient.

    It also contains:

  • mannitol
  • hypromellose
  • hydroxypropylcellulose
  • methacrylic acid copolymer – type C
  • stearic acid
  • magnesium stearate
  • propylene glycol
  • talc
  • colour mixture dark blue YS-1-4273
  • This medicine does not contain lactose, sucrose, gluten, tartrazine or any other azo dyes.

    Supplier

    CECLOR CD is supplied in Australia by:

  • Aspen Pharmacare Australia Pty Limited
  • 34-36 Chandos St
  • St Leonards NSW 2065
  • Australian Registration Number:

    CECLOR CD 375 mg tablets –

    AUST R 58264

  • This leaflet was revised in July 2004
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