Cefaclor

Generic name: cefaclor [ CEF-a-klor ]
Brand names: Ceclor, Ceclor Pulvules, Ceclor CD, Raniclor
Dosage forms: oral capsule (250 mg; 500 mg); oral powder for reconstitution (125 mg/5 mL; 250 mg/5 mL; 375 mg/5 mL); oral tablet, extended release (500 mg)
Drug class:Second generation cephalosporins

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Dec 9, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is cefaclor?

Cefoxitin is a cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotic. It works by fighting bacteria in your body.

Cefaclor is used to treat many kinds of bacterial infections, such as bladder infection, ear infection, skin infection, or infection of the respiratory tract.

Cefaclor may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to cefoxitin or to similar antibiotics, such as cefdinir (Omnicef), cefprozil (Cefzil), cefuroxime (Ceftin), cephalexin (Keflex), and others.

Before taking this medicine

Do not take this medication if you are allergic to cefaclor or to other cephalosporin antibiotics, such as:

• cefadroxil (