Eclor Information

Eclor is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Syrup. It is typically used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Sinusitis. Other than this, Eclor has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Eclor. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Eclor side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Eclor normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Eclor has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Eclor has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Eclor related warnings section.

Other contraindications of Eclor have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug interactions for Eclor have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Eclor is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

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

Eclor Benefits & Uses

Eclor is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Eclor 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

Eclor Related Warnings

Is the use of Eclor safe for pregnant women?

Eclor is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Eclor safe during breastfeeding?

Eclor is completely safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Eclor on the Kidneys?

Eclor may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Eclor on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Eclor on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Eclor on the Heart?

Using Eclor does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Eclor with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Probenecid

Ethinyl Estradiol

Warfarin

Furosemide

Eclor Contraindications

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

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Eclor

Is this Eclor habit forming or addictive?

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

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Eclor. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Eclor only as per medical advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Eclor for mental disorders.

No

Eclor Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Eclor

Taking Eclor with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Eclor

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Eclor with alcohol.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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)