Keflor 375mg Tablet MR
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Keflor 375mg Tablet MR is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the lungs (e.g. pneumonia), ear, throat, nasal sinus, urinary tract, skin, soft tissues, bones, and joints. It is also used to prevent infections during surgery.
Keflor 375mg Tablet MR may be taken with or without food. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for, but you should always complete a full course of this antibiotic as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking it until you have finished, even when you feel better. If you stop taking it early, some bacteria may survive and the infection may come back. It will not work for viral infections such as flu or the common cold. Using any antibiotic when you do not need it can make it less effective for future infections.
The most common side effects of this medicine include rash, vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, and changes in liver function tests. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days.
Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics or have any kidney or liver problems. You should also let your doctor know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it. Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medicine as it may cause unpleasant side effects like nausea, vomiting, sweating, anxiety, and palpitations.
Uses of Keflor Tablet MR
Benefits of Keflor Tablet MR
In Bacterial infections
Keflor 375mg Tablet MR is an antibiotic medicine that works by killing the infection causing bacteria in your body. It is effective for bacterial infections of the throat, ears, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissues. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
Side effects of Keflor Tablet MR
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Keflor
- Increased white blood cell count (eosinophils)
- Genital itching
- Increased liver enzymes
- Vaginal inflammation
- Gastrointesinal symptoms
- Diarrhea
- Hypersensitivity
- Drug eruptions
How to use Keflor Tablet MR
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Keflor 375mg Tablet MR may be taken with or without food.
How Keflor Tablet MR works
Keflor 375mg Tablet MR is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Keflor 375mg Tablet MR. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Keflor 375mg Tablet MR during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Available human data suggest that the drug does not pass into breast milk in clinically significant amounts and is unlikely to harm the infant.
Avoid prolonged use of Keflor 375mg Tablet MR, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
Avoid prolonged use of Keflor 375mg Tablet MR, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
Driving
SAFE
Keflor 375mg Tablet MR does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Keflor 375mg Tablet MR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Keflor 375mg Tablet MR is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data suggest dose adjustment may not be needed.
What if you forget to take Keflor Tablet MR?
If you miss a dose of Keflor 375mg Tablet MR, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Your doctor has prescribed Keflor 375mg Tablet MR to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
- Discontinue Keflor 375mg Tablet MR and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.
- Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
- Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Keflor 375mg Tablet MR as it may cause increased side effects.
- Your doctor has prescribed Keflor 375mg Tablet MR to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
- Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.
- Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Keflor 375mg Tablet MR as it may cause increased side effects.
- Discontinue Keflor 375mg Tablet MR and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
N- acyl- alpha amino acid derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Second-Generation Cephalosporins
Interaction with drugs
Taking Keflor with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Do not consume Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) two weeks before and at least 10 days after consuming Cefaclor. Please consult your doctor. Cefaclor may reduce the efficacy of Cholera
Cefaclor may reduce the efficacy of Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine. Cefaclor may reduce the efficacy of Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine.
Do not consume Purif
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, headache, dizziness, rash, itching, fatigue or joint pain and consult your
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, headache, dizziness, rash, itching, fatigue or joint pain and consult your
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, headache, dizziness, rash, itching, fatigue or joint pain and consult your
Patient concerns
FAQs
Can I take paracetamol with Keflor 375mg Tablet MR?
Yes, you can take Paracetamol while using Keflor 375mg Tablet MR.
Can the use of Keflor 375mg Tablet MR cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Keflor 375mg Tablet MR can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.
What if Keflor 375mg Tablet MR doesn't work for me?
Talk to your doctor if Keflor 375mg Tablet MR doesn't seem to work for you. Your doctor may increase the dose of Keflor 375mg Tablet MR or switch you to an alternate option, which may work for you.
How long does Keflor 375mg Tablet MR take to work?
Usually, Keflor 375mg Tablet MR starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.
Can I stop taking Keflor 375mg Tablet MR when my symptoms are relieved?
No, do not stop taking Keflor 375mg Tablet MR and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
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Name: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
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Country of origin: India
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