Distaclor 125 mg Tablet DT

Distaclor 125 mg Tablet DT is an antibiotic tablet that contains 125 mg of cefaclor in each tablet. Cefaclor belongs to the cephalosporin class of antibiotics and is used to treat certain bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like colds or flu. Distaclor 125 mg Tablet DT is prescribed for infections such as those affecting the throat, ears, lungs, skin, or urinary tract when the bacteria are likely to respond to cefaclor. Because it is a 125 mg strength, it is often selected when a lower, more flexible dose is needed under a doctor’s direction.

How it works: Cefaclor works by interfering with the bacteria’s cell wall, which weakens the bacteria and helps stop them from growing. In tablet form, Distaclor 125 mg Tablet DT delivers this antibiotic dose by mouth so it can reach the site of infection through the bloodstream.

Distaclor 125 mg Tablet DT is the lower-strength sibling of Distaclor 250 mg Tablet DT, so it can be useful when a clinician wants a smaller cefaclor dose per tablet. This strength may be chosen for people who need dose adjustments, including some children or adults who require a gentler step in dosing; it is not a faster-acting version, just a lower amount of the same antibiotic in each tablet.

• Bacterial throat and tonsil infections
• Ear infections
• Bronchitis and other respiratory infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Urinary tract infections

• Take Distaclor 125 mg Tablet DT exactly as your doctor prescribes.
• Swallow the tablet with water unless your clinician or pharmacist has told you a different way to take it.
• Take it at evenly spaced times to keep a steady level of medicine in your body.
• You can take it with or without food; taking it with food may help reduce stomach upset.
• Finish the full course even if you feel better early, unless your doctor tells you to stop.
• Do not take extra tablets to make up for a missed dose unless your prescriber instructs you to do so.

Each Distaclor 125 mg Tablet DT provides 125 mg of cefaclor. How often it is taken can vary depending on the infection, age, and kidney function, but cefaclor is commonly prescribed in divided doses during the day; your doctor decides the exact schedule. The maximum daily amount should not be changed by the patient, and the dose must be individualized by a healthcare professional for this exact 125 mg strength.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Cefaclor may include:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Stomach pain
• Mild rash
• Headache
• Yeast overgrowth such as oral or vaginal thrush

• Do not use Distaclor 125 mg Tablet DT if you have a known allergy to cefaclor or other cephalosporin antibiotics.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of penicillin allergy, since cross-reactivity can occur in some people.
• Use caution if you have kidney disease, because cefaclor dosing may need adjustment.
• This antibiotic will not treat viral infections, so it should not be used for colds or flu.
• Report severe diarrhea right away; do not self-treat with anti-diarrhea medicines unless advised by a clinician.
• Tell your healthcare professional about all medicines you take, including blood thinners and probenecid.
• If you become dizzy, avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how the tablet affects you.

• Probenecid can increase cefaclor levels in the body.
• Warfarin and other anticoagulants may have increased bleeding risk or altered INR.
• Live bacterial vaccines may not work as expected while you are taking an antibiotic.
• Other antibiotics or medicines that affect kidney function may require monitoring.
• Iron-containing products or supplements may affect stomach tolerance in some people, so timing may matter.

Store Distaclor 125 mg Tablet DT in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light, and keep it out of reach of children.