Ceclor, a cephalosporin antibiotic, is used in the treatment of ear, nose, throat, respiratory tract, urinary tract, and skin infections caused by specific bacteria, including staph, strep, and E. coli. Uses include treatment of sore or strep throat, pneumonia, and tonsillitis. Ceclor CD, an extended release form of the drug, is also used for flare-ups of chronic bronchitis.
If you are allergic to either penicillin or cephalosporin antibiotics in any form, consult your doctor before taking Ceclor. There is a possibility that you are allergic to both types of medication; and if a reaction occurs, it could be extremely severe. If you take the drug and feel signs of a reaction, seek medical attention immediately.
Your doctor will only prescribe Ceclor to treat a bacterial infection; it will not cure a viral infection, such as the common cold. It's important to take the full dosage schedule of Ceclor, even if you're feeling better in a few days. Not completing the full dosage schedule may decrease the drug's effectiveness and increase the chances that the bacteria may become resistant to Ceclor and similar antibiotics.
Ceclor works fastest when taken on an empty stomach. However, your doctor may ask you to take Ceclor with food to avoid stomach upset.
Ceclor CD should be taken with meals or at least within 1 hour of eating because it's better absorbed with food. Do not cut, crush, or chew the tablets.
Ceclor suspension should be shaken well before using.
- nausea;
- nasal inflammation;
- itching;
- hives;
- headache;
- diarrhea;
CECLOR
Adults
The usual adult dose is 250 mg every 8 hours. For more severe infections (such as pneumonia), your doctor may increase the dosage.
Children
The usual daily dosage is 20 mg per 2.2 pounds of body weight per day divided into smaller doses and taken every 8 or 12 hours. In more serious infections, such as middle ear infection, the usual dose is 40 mg per 2.2 pounds of body weight per day divided into smaller doses. The total daily dose should not exceed 1 gram.
CECLOR CD
Adults: Bronchitis
The usual dose is 500 mg every 12 hours for 7 days.
Adults: Sore throat, Tonsillitis, and Skin Infections
The usual dose is 375 mg every 12 hours for 10 days (sore throat and tonsillitis) or 7 to 10 days (skin infections).
Children
Safety and effectiveness of Ceclor CD in children under age 16 have not been established.
