| Name | Cefaclor (Ceclor) | ||
| Classification | 2nd generation cephalosporin | ||
| AOM Dosage | 40 mg/kg/day in two or three divided doses | ||
| Preparations |
125 mg/5 cc, 250 mg/5cc 187 mg/5cc, 375 mg/5cc 250 and 500 mg capsules |
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| Refrigeration | Yes | ||
| Relative Cost |
Expensive Generic available but still expensive (cost ratio) |
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| Side Effects |
Diarrhea = 2.5% Serum sickness more common with cefaclor, but still rare (0.5% - 0.05%) |
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| Comments |
Expensive drug that has probably seen better days. Cefaclor has a higher than expected failure rate and is well know for an unusual number of serum sickness episodes. Only partial coverage for H. influenza. |