Description
Distaclor® CD manufacturer is A. Menarini.
Distaclor® CD active ingredient is Cefaclor, the second generation cephalosporin and cephamycin antibiotic of a broad spectrum activity.
Indications:
- upper respiratory tract infections (e.g., otitis media due to S. pneumoniae, H. influenzae, staphylococci, and S. pyogenes, pharyngitis or tonsillitis due to S. pyogenes);
- lower respiratory tract infections (pneumonia due to Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, and Streptococcus pyogenes; acute bronchitis and acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis and acute bacterial sinusitis);
- community-acquired pneumonia of mild to moderate severity (excluding atypical pneumonia);
- urinary tract infection (UTI) including pyelonephritis and cystitis;
- skin and skin structure infections (SSSIs).
MOA (mechanism of action):
Cefaclor is semisynthetic beta-lactam-based antibiotic with a strong bactericidal action. It interferes with the last step of bacterial cell wall synthesis, resulting in exposure of osmotically less stable membrane. In other words, Cefaclor kills bacteria by destroying their cell walls.
Dosage
Distaclor® CD is available in sustained release tablets, designed to maintain a constant drug concentration for a specific period of time minimizing adverse effects.
Distaclor® CD tablets are usually taken orally, every 12 hours (twice a day), within 1 hour after a meal.
Distaclor® CD is recommended to take at the same time every day.
Adults, including the elderly:
Recommended dose is 375 mg twice daily for pharyngitis, bronchitis, tonsillitis, lower urinary tract infections, skin and skin structure infections, usually for 14 days.
Recommended dose is 750 mg twice daily for pneumonia, usually for 14 days.
Children
The safety and effectiveness of Distaclor® CD have not been established.
Do not give Distaclor® CD to children under 12 years of age.
Missing a dose
If you miss a dose you should take it as soon as you remember about your missing. If it is the time for the next dose you should continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose of Distaclor® CD to compensate the missed dose.
Overdose
If an overdose occurs and you are not feeling well, stop taking the medication immediately. You should seek emergency medical attention or contact your healthcare provider immediately.
Storage
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F) and away from excess moisture and heat. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date. Keep out of the reach of children.
