Distaclor 250 mg Tablet DT

Distaclor 250 mg Tablet DT is a prescription antibiotic tablet that contains 250 mg of cefaclor in each tablet. Cefaclor is a cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like colds or flu. Distaclor 250 mg Tablet DT may be prescribed for infections of the ear, throat, sinuses, lungs, skin, or urinary tract when the bacteria are likely to respond to cefaclor.

How it works: Cefaclor works by stopping bacteria from building the cell wall they need to survive, which weakens and kills the germs causing the infection. In tablet form, Distaclor 250 mg Tablet DT delivers this antibiotic by mouth so it can reach the infection through the bloodstream.

Distaclor 250 mg Tablet DT is the stronger sibling to Distaclor 125 mg Tablet DT, so it may be chosen when a doctor wants a higher cefaclor amount in each tablet. This strength can be more convenient for adults or older children who need a larger prescribed dose and can swallow a tablet, but it is not appropriate to split the dose on your own unless your prescriber says so.

• Ear infections
• Throat and tonsil infections
• Sinus infections
• Lower respiratory tract infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Urinary tract infections

• Take Distaclor 250 mg Tablet DT exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• Swallow the tablet with water; do not use it like a chewable tablet unless your prescriber specifically instructs you to do so.
• Take it at evenly spaced times to keep a steady level of antibiotic in your body.
• You may take it with food if it upsets your stomach.
• Finish the full course even if you start feeling better.
• Do not take extra tablets or skip doses without medical advice.

Each Distaclor 250 mg Tablet DT provides 250 mg of cefaclor per tablet. The number of tablets per dose and how many times per day it is taken depend on the infection being treated, your age, kidney function, and your doctor’s instructions; this strength may be taken more than once daily, but the total daily amount is set by the prescriber. Do not increase the dose or maximum daily amount on your own.

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

Common side effects of Cefaclor may include:

• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Stomach pain
• Vomiting
• Loose stools
• Mild rash
• Yeast overgrowth

• Do not use Distaclor 250 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-reactions can occur in some people.
• Use caution if you have kidney problems, because the dose may need adjustment.
• Report any severe diarrhea right away; antibiotics can sometimes trigger a serious intestinal infection.
• Tell your clinician about all medicines you take, especially blood thinners and probenecid.
• Alcohol does not directly interact with cefaclor, but it may worsen stomach upset or dehydration while you are ill.
• If you feel dizzy or unwell after taking it, avoid driving until you know how it affects you.

• Probenecid
• Warfarin and other anticoagulants
• Live oral bacterial vaccines such as typhoid vaccine
• Other antibiotics unless prescribed together
• Metformin may need monitoring in some patients

Store Distaclor 250 mg Tablet DT in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and out of reach of children.