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 is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
- Ear Infection (Read More - Fast and Natural Ways to Cure Ear Infections at Home)
- Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
Other Benefits
- Bacterial Infections
- Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
- Skin Infections (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)
- Bronchitis (Read More - How to Treat Bronchitis at Home: Simple and Effective Remedies)
- Tonsillitis
- Throat Infection
- Pneumonia
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 Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Alclor is used -
Moderate
Mild
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Headache
- पेट दर्द
- Cough
- Rash
- Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
- Urticaria
- पेट की गैस
- Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
- Tremor
- Agitation
Alclor Related Warnings
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Is the use of Alclor safe for pregnant women?
Alclor is safe to take during pregnancy.
Safe -
Is the use of Alclor safe during breastfeeding?
Alclor is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
Safe -
What is the effect of Alclor on the Kidneys?
Alclor may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
Mild -
What is the effect of Alclor on the Liver?
Alclor does not damage 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
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
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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?
After taking Alclor you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Dangerous -
Is it safe?
Alclor should be used only after doctor's advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Alclor is not used to treat mental disorders.
No
Alclor Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Alclor
You can take Alclor with food.
Safe -
Interaction between Alcohol and Alclor
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Alclor with alcohol will be.
Unknown
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This medicine data has been created by -
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References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 302-305
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 727
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ceclor® (cefaclor)
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Karlor® Cd (cefaclor)
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 302-305
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 727
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ceclor® (cefaclor)
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Karlor® Cd (cefaclor)
