Cefaclor Capsules

Dosage form: capsule
Drug class:Second generation cephalosporins

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 1, 2020.

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

Cefaclor Capsules Description

Cefaclor Capsules, USP are 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 molecular formula for cefaclor is C15H14ClN3O4S•H2O and the molecular weight is 385.82.

Each capsule contains cefaclor monohydrate equivalent to 250 mg (0.68 mmol) or 500 mg (1.36 mmol) anhydrous cefaclor. The capsules also contain black iron oxide, croscarmellose sodium, FD & C Red No.3, FD & C Blue No.2, gelatin, magnesium stearate, corn starch, and titanium dioxide.

The color of the capsule powder is white to off white.

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