Distaclor CD 375mg (Cefaclor)

What is Distaclor CD 375mg Tablet?

Distaclor CD 375mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the lungs (e.g. pneumonia), ear, throat, nasal sinus, urinary tract, skin, soft tissues, bones, and joints. It is also used to prevent infections during surgery.

Distaclor CD 375mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for, but you should always complete a full course of this antibiotic as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking it until you have finished, even when you feel better. If you stop taking it early, some bacteria may survive and the infection may come back. It will not work for viral infections such as flu or the common cold. Using any antibiotic when you do not need it can make it less effective for future infections.

How Distaclor CD 375mg Tablet Works

Distaclor CD 375mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.

How To Use Distaclor CD 375mg Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Distaclor CD 375mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits Of Distaclor CD 375mg Tablet

In Bacterial infections

Distaclor CD 375mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine that works by killing the infection causing bacteria in your body. It is effective for bacterial infections of the throat, ears, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissues. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.

Side Effects Of Distaclor CD 375mg Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Distaclor

• Gastrointestinal symptoms
• Diarrhea
• Hypersensitivity
• Drug eruptions
• Increased white blood cell count (eosinophils)
• Genital itching
• Increased liver enzymes
• Vaginal inflammation

Warning

Alcohol

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Distaclor CD 375 mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

Distaclor CD 375 mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breastfeeding

Distaclor CD 375 mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Avoid prolonged use of Distaclor CD 375 mg Tablet, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.

Driving

It is not known whether Distaclor CD 375 mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

Distaclor CD 375 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Distaclor CD 375 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What If You Forget To Take Distaclor CD 375mg Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Distaclor CD 375 mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

FAQ’s

1. Can I take paracetamol with Distaclor CD 375mg Tablet?

Yes, you can take Paracetamol while using Distaclor CD 375 mg Tablet.

2. Can the use of Distaclor CD 375mg Tablet cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Distaclor CD 375 mg Tablet can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.

3. What if Distaclor CD 375mg Tablet doesn’t work for me?

Talk to your doctor if Distaclor CD 375 mg Tablet doesn’t seem to work for you. Your doctor may increase the dose of Distaclor CD 375 mg Tablet or switch you to an alternate option, which may work for you.

4. How long does Distaclor CD 375mg Tablet take to work?

Usually, Distaclor CD 375 Tablet starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.