Distaclor 500 mg Capsule

Distaclor 500 mg Capsule is an antibiotic capsule that contains 500 mg of cefaclor in each capsule. Cefaclor is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial infections, such as infections of the ears, throat, sinuses, lungs, skin, and urinary tract. Distaclor 500 mg Capsule works only against bacteria, not viruses, so it is used when a doctor believes an infection is likely bacterial. It is supplied by A. Menarini India Pvt. Ltd. in a strip/box of 10 capsules.

How it works: Cefaclor works by stopping bacteria from building a strong cell wall, which weakens the bacteria and helps kill them. In the capsule form of Distaclor 500 mg Capsule, the medicine is swallowed and then absorbed from the digestive tract to fight the infection throughout the body.

Distaclor 500 mg Capsule is the higher-strength option compared with Distaclor 250 mg Capsule, so it may be chosen when a doctor wants a larger cefaclor dose in a single capsule. This strength is suited to patients who have been assessed to need a higher per-dose amount, rather than someone just starting treatment without medical guidance.

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

• Swallow Distaclor 500 mg Capsule whole with water; do not open, crush, or chew the capsule.
• Take it exactly at the times prescribed by your doctor, even if you start feeling better.
• It may be taken with or without food, but taking it with food can help reduce stomach upset.
• Space the doses as evenly as possible through the day if you are prescribed more than once daily.
• Finish the full prescribed course of Distaclor 500 mg Capsule unless your doctor tells you to stop.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Distaclor 500 mg Capsule provides 500 mg of cefaclor. Depending on the infection and the patient's age, kidney function, and response, a doctor may prescribe it once daily, every 8 hours, or at another interval; the exact schedule is individualized. Do not take more than the maximum daily amount your doctor prescribes, and do not change the dose on your own.

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

Common side effects of Cefaclor may include:

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Stomach pain or upset stomach
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Rash or itching
• Dizziness

• Tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergy to cefaclor, penicillins, or other cephalosporin antibiotics.
• Use caution if you have kidney disease, because higher-strength antibiotic dosing may need adjustment.
• Let your doctor know if you have a history of severe diarrhea or colitis after antibiotics.
• Tell your clinician about all medicines you take, especially blood thinners such as warfarin.
• Avoid alcohol if it worsens stomach upset or dizziness while you are taking this antibiotic.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, use Distaclor 500 mg Capsule only if your doctor says it is appropriate.
• Seek medical advice if symptoms do not improve or get worse, because the infection may need a different treatment.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Probenecid
• Live bacterial vaccines, including oral typhoid vaccine
• Other antibiotics prescribed at the same time without medical advice

Store Distaclor 500 mg Capsule at room temperature in a dry place, away from excess heat, moisture, and light, and keep it out of reach of children.