People's Pharmacy

Cefaclor

Other Brand Names: Ceclor

Revised:4/1/2000

Table of Contents

Side Effects and Interactions

Side effects from cephalosporin antibiotics are generally mild. Nevertheless, be alert for skin rash, itching, arthritis or joint pain, fever, fluid retention, swollen glands, diarrhea, nausea, stomach upset, or vaginitis.

Headache, dizziness or confusion are unlikely, but have been reported.

If this medicine has to be taken for long periods of time, your physician will probably want to order periodic blood tests.

Remember to report any symptoms or suspected side effects to your physician promptly.

Oral blood-thinners like Coumadin interact with medications related to Ceclor.

Prudence suggests careful monitoring of bleeding time if these drugs must be taken together.