Ceclor 500mg Capsule

Ceclor 500mg Capsule is a medicine that helps treat a wide range of bacterial infections in children. These may include infections of the ear, eyes, nose, throat, lungs, skin, and urinary tract. It works by stopping the multiplication of infection-causing bacteria thereby preventing the infection from spreading.

To ensure maximum absorption, give Ceclor 500mg Capsule an hour before or two hours after meals. In case your child develops a stomach upset, it is better to give it with meals. Give it as per the dose, time, and way prescribed by the doctor as these depend upon the type and severity of the infection. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of the intake, give the same dose again, but do not double dose if it is the time for the next dose.

Some temporary side effects of this medicine include vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, and mild skin rash. If your child develops these side effects, they should go away on their own. In case these side effects don't subside on their own or become bothersome for your child, report to the doctor without any delay.

Let the doctor know if your child has ever had any previous episodes of allergy, heart problem, blood disorder, birth defects, airway obstruction, lung anomaly, gastrointestinal problem, skin disorder, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction. Being aware of your child's medical history will help the doctor make dose alterations and plan your child's overall treatment.

• Treatment of Bacterial infections

Treatment of Bacterial infections
Ceclor 500mg Capsule is an antibiotic medicine given to children for the treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections like airways and lung infections (such as pneumonia), ear, nose, and throat infections, tonsillitis, and urinary tract infections. It inhibits the growth of infection-causing bacteria by stopping it from multiplying. This medicine starts showing benefits within 3 to 5 days of regular dosing. However, you must finish the full course of the medicine and never stop it abruptly by yourself as that may worsen your child’s condition or cause infection recurrence.

Ceclor 500mg Capsule does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-

Common side effects of Colors

• Abdominal pain
• Skin rash
• Gastrointesinal symptoms
• Hypersensitivity
• Drug eruptions
• Increased white blood cell count (eosinophils)
• Genital itching
• Increased liver enzymes
• Vaginal inflammation
• Red spots or bumps

Severe side effects of Colors

• Diarrhea
• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Decreased white blood cell count
• Pseudomembranous colitis
• Serum sickness

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Ceclor 500mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Ceclor 500mg Capsule is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is essential for the survival of the bacteria. By doing so, this medicine stops the infection-causing bacteria from growing further and prevents the infection from spreading without causing resistance against further treatment.

• Ceclor 500mg Capsule is not recommended for children less than 1 month of age.
• Ensure that your child completes the entire course of antibiotics. Quitting in between may cause the bacteria to multiply again, become resistant, or cause another infection.
• Give this medicine with food to avoid an upset stomach.
• Give your child plenty of water if they develop diarrhea as a side effect.
• Conditions like common cold and flu are caused by viruses. Never use this medicine for such conditions.
• Avoid saving up the medicine for future use and focus on giving Ceclor 500mg Capsule to your child for their current infection.
• Stop this medicine and immediately report to your child’s doctor in case your child develops an itchy rash, facial swelling, or breathing difficulties while taking this medicine.

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