Your child’s medicine at a glance
Zeficlor 125mg Dry Syrup is a medicine that helps treat a wide range of bacterial infections in children. These may include infections of the ear, eyes, nose, throat, lungs, skin, and urinary tract. It works by stopping the multiplication of infection-causing bacteria thereby preventing the infection from spreading.
To ensure maximum absorption, give Zeficlor 125mg Dry Syrup an hour before or two hours after meals. In case your child develops a stomach upset, it is better to give it with meals. Give it as per the dose, time, and way prescribed by the doctor as these depend upon the type and severity of the infection. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of the intake, give the same dose again, but do not double dose if it is the time for the next dose.
Some temporary side effects of this medicine include vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, and mild skin rash. If your child develops these side effects, they should go away on their own. In case these side effects don’t subside on their own or become bothersome for your child, report to the doctor without any delay.
Let the doctor know if your child has ever had any previous episodes of allergy, heart problem, blood disorder, birth defects, airway obstruction, lung anomaly, gastrointestinal problem, skin disorder, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction. Being aware of your child’s medical history will help the doctor make dose alterations and plan your child’s overall treatment.
Uses of Zeficlor 125mg Dry Syrup in children
Benefits of Zeficlor 125mg Dry Syrup for your child
In Bacterial infections
Bacterial infections can affect different parts of the body, such as the lungs, throat, ears, skin, or urinary tract, leading to symptoms like fever, pain, and swelling. Zeficlor 125mg Dry Syrup works by controlling the growth of harmful bacteria, which helps clear the infection, relieve symptoms, and prevent complications.
Side effects of Zeficlor 125mg Dry Syrup in children
Zeficlor 125mg Dry Syrup does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-
Common side effects of Zeficlor
- Gastrointesinal symptoms
- Hypersensitivity
- Drug eruptions
- Increased white blood cell count (eosinophils)
- Genital itching
- Diarrhea
- Increased liver enzymes
- Vaginal inflammation
- Abdominal pain
- Skin rash
How can I give Zeficlor 125mg Dry Syrup to my child?
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Dissolve the powder in sterile water. Shake well and use. Zeficlor 125mg Dry Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Zeficlor Dry Syrup works
Zeficlor 125mg Dry Syrup is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is essential for the survival of the bacteria. By doing so, this medicine stops the infection-causing bacteria from growing further and prevents the infection from spreading without causing resistance against further treatment.
Safety advice
Kidney
CAUTION
Zeficlor 125mg Dry Syrup should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Zeficlor 125mg Dry Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Zeficlor 125mg Dry Syrup is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Zeficlor 125mg Dry Syrup is recommended.
Zeficlor 125mg Dry Syrup is relatively safe to use in children with liver disease. However, consult with your child’s doctor before giving this medicine to your child in case of a severe form of liver disease.
Zeficlor 125mg Dry Syrup is relatively safe to use in children with liver disease. However, consult with your child’s doctor before giving this medicine to your child in case of a severe form of liver disease.
What if I forget to give Zeficlor 125mg Dry Syrup to my child?
Unless your child’s doctor has advised otherwise, you can give the missed dose as soon as you remember. In case it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not give a double dose to catch up and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.
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Quick tips
- Zeficlor 125mg Dry Syrup is not recommended for children less than 1 month of age.
- Ensure that your child completes the entire course of antibiotics. Quitting in between may cause the bacteria to multiply again, become resistant, or cause another infection.
- Give this medicine with food to avoid an upset stomach.
- Give your child plenty of water if they develop diarrhea as a side effect.
- Conditions like common cold and flu are caused by viruses. Never use this medicine for such conditions.
- Avoid saving up the medicine for future use and focus on giving Zeficlor 125mg Dry Syrup to your child for their current infection.
- Stop this medicine and immediately report to your child’s doctor in case your child develops an itchy rash, facial swelling, or breathing difficulties while taking this medicine.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Intermediate-spectrum {Second generation cephalosporins}
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Second-Generation Cephalosporins
Interaction with drugs
Taking Zeficlor 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
Do not consume Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine with Cefaclor. If Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine is essential, ensure a gap of at least 3 days after discontin
Your doctor may monitor your kidney function regularly.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of kidney damage.
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
Your doctor may monitor your kidney function regularly.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of kidney damage.
Patient concerns
FAQs
Is it harmful if I give a double dose of Zeficlor 125mg Dry Syrup to my child?
It is always prudent to stay alert while giving medicines to your child because overdoses increase the risk of worsening the condition or causing unwanted side effects. Though an extra dose of Zeficlor 125mg Dry Syrup is unlikely to do harm, you should speak to a doctor to make sure that your child remains unharmed.
Can Zeficlor 125mg Dry Syrup cause serious side effects?
Not usually, but rarely it may cause some serious side effects such as persistent vomiting, kidney damage, allergy, diarrhea, and severe gastrointestinal infections. Consult your child’s doctor for help in such a situation.
Can other medicines be given at the same time as Zeficlor 125mg Dry Syrup?
Zeficlor 125mg Dry Syrup can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Zeficlor 125mg Dry Syrup. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Zeficlor 125mg Dry Syrup?
Antibiotics usually do not interfere with the ingredients in vaccines or cause a bad reaction in a child who has just been vaccinated. However, children taking antibiotics should not get vaccinated until they recover from the illness. As soon as your child feels better, the vaccine can be given.
Which lab tests may my child undergo while taking Zeficlor 125mg Dry Syrup on a long-term basis?
The doctor may prescribe getting kidney function tests and liver function tests periodically to keep a check on your child’s condition.
Can Zeficlor 125mg Dry Syrup impact my child’s digestive system?
Yes, antibiotics are often accused of causing an upset stomach because while killing the bad bacteria they may unknowingly kill the good bacteria too. As a result, the working of the digestive system may get disrupted. This risk of developing stomach infections is higher in children because they often have a sensitive stomach. You can reduce this risk significantly by giving this medicine to your child with meals. In case your child is having diarrhea while on Zeficlor 125mg Dry Syrup, do not stop the medicine course. Instead, call your child’s doctor to ask about the next steps. In some cases, the doctor may alter the dose.
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- Cefaclor [FDA Label]. Indianapolis, IN: Eli Lilly and Company; 2003. [Accessed 12 Jan. 2021] (online) Available from:
- Cefaclor. Tachia, Taichung: Yung Shin Pharmaceutical Ind. Co., Ltd. 2025 [Accessed 03 Nov. 2025] (online). Available from:
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Expires on or after: February, 2026
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Zeficlor 125mg Dry Syrup. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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