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Ceftaclav is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis. Secondary and off-label uses of Ceftaclav have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Ceftaclav is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Ceftaclav also has some side effects, the most common being Abdominal cramp, Fever, Soft stools. While these are the most often observed Ceftaclav side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Ceftaclav go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Ceftaclav's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Ceftaclav related warnings talks about Ceftaclav's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Ceftaclav is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Jaundice as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Ceftaclav are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Ceftaclav may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Ceftaclav is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Ceftaclav is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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
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Is the use of Ceftaclav safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Ceftaclav will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Ceftaclav safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Ceftaclav in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Ceftaclav on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Ceftaclav on kidney, information on safety of Ceftaclav for kidney is unavailable.
What is the effect of Ceftaclav on the Liver?
There is no research available on the side effects of Ceftaclav on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Ceftaclav on the Heart?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Ceftaclav on the heart, information on safety of Ceftaclav for the heart is unavailable.
Ceftaclav should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ceftaclav unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ceftaclav habit forming or addictive?
Ceftaclav is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Ceftaclav
There is no information on the effects of taking Ceftaclav with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ceftaclav
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Ceftaclav with alcohol will be.
Ceftaclav can be safely taken as long as it has been prescribed by your doctor.
Yes, Ceftaclav is safe to use, if taken prescribed quantity for the prescribed duration as directed by a doctor. However, few known side effects are observed such as stomach upset, nausea. vomiting, and bleeding. If you are experiencing any of the above-mentioned side effects inform your doctor immediately.
Ceftaclav is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for people to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Yes, Ceftaclav can cause diarrhea by disturbing bacterial flora of gut. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing severe diarrhea after consuming this medicine inform the doctor immediately and check if you can discontinue the medicine. Try keeping yourself hydrated, drink plenty of fluids and take ample rest.
Avoid taking Ceftaclav with azithromycin, because it can cause a heart-related problems. However, if you are experiencing any unwanted effects after consuming these two medicines at the same time then consult your doctor and follow his/her instruction.
This medicine data has been created by -
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