Brand name- SUPACLOR 125 SUSPENSION
MRP-198
COMPOSITION- CEFACLOR 125MG SUSPENSION
What is Cefaclor and how is it used?
Cefaclor is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of various bacterial infections such as Bronchitis, Pharyngitis and Tonsillitis, Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infections (Otitis Media) and Lower Respiratory Tract Infections. Cefaclor may be used alone or with other medications.

Cefaclor belongs to a class of drugs called Cephalosporins, 2nd Generation.

It is not known if Cefaclor is safe and effective in children younger than 1 month of age.

What are the possible side effects of Cefaclor?
Cefaclor may cause serious side effects including:

stomach upset,
headache,
nausea,
vomiting,
diarrhea,
stomach pain,
persistent nausea or vomiting,
yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice),
dark urine,
new signs of infection (sore throat, fever),
easy bruising or bleeding,
change in the amount of urine,
mood changes,
confusion,
severe intestinal condition (Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea),
blood or mucus in your stool,
white patches in your mouth,
change in vaginal discharge,
rash,
itching,
swelling of the face, tongue or throat,
unusual joint pain, and
trouble breathing
Get medical help right away, if you have any of the symptoms listed above.

The most common side effects of Cefaclor include:

diarrhea,
stomach upset,
headache,
nausea,
vomiting,
vaginal itching or discharge, and
hypersensitivity reactions
Tell the doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.

These are not all the possible side effects of Cefaclor. For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Cefaclor for Oral Suspension and other antibacterial drugs, Cefaclor for Oral Suspension, USP, should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria.

DESCRIPTION
Cefaclor, USP, is a semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic for oral administration. It is chemically designated as 3-chloro-7-D-(2-phenylglycinamido)-3-cephem-4-carboxylic acid monohydrate. The chemical formula for cefaclor is C15H14ClN3O4S•H2O and the molecular weight is 385.82.

After mixing, each 5 mL of Cefaclor for Oral Suspension will contain cefaclor monohydrate equivalent to 125 mg (0.34 mmol), 250 mg (0.68 mmol), or 375 mg (1.0 mmol) anhydrous cefaclor. The suspe