Alclor Information

Alclor, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Suspension. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Sinusitis. Other than this, Alclor has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The right dosage of Alclor depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Alclor as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Alclor go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

In addition, Alclor's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Alclor has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Alclor related warnings section.

The section on Alclor contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug reaction of Alclor with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Alclor is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Alclor Benefits & Uses
Alclor Dosage & How to Take
Alclor Side Effects
Alclor Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Alclor with Other Drugs
Alclor Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Alclor
Alclor Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Alclor Benefits & Uses

Alclor is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Ear Infection
Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)

Other Benefits

Alclor Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Alclor Related Warnings

Is the use of Alclor safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Alclor without worrying about any side effects.

Safe
Is the use of Alclor safe during breastfeeding?

Alclor is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Alclor on the Kidneys?

Alclor rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Alclor on the Liver?

Using Alclor does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Alclor on the Heart?

You can take Alclor without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Alclor with Other Drugs

Alclor should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Probenecid

Ethinyl Estradiol

Warfarin

Furosemide

Alclor Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Alclor unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Alclor

Is this Alclor habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Alclor is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Alclor can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Alclor is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Alclor in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Alclor Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Alclor

Taking Alclor with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Alclor

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Alclor and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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