Distaclor 500 mg Capsule belongs to a class of drugs called 'antibiotics' used to treat several bacterial infections of the urinary tract, respiratory tract, ears, nose, throat, skin and soft tissue. The bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria grows in the body and cause infection. It can infect any part of the body and multiple very quickly. Distaclor 500 mg Capsule does not work against infections, flu or cold symptoms caused by the virus.

Distaclor 500 mg Capsule contains Cefaclor an antibiotic that works by interfering with the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) necessary for their survival. Thereby damages the bacterial cell wall and kills the bacterial cell. Thus, it prevents the growth of bacterial infection. 

Take Distaclor 500 mg Capsule was prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Distaclor 500 mg Capsule for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. You may experience vomiting, nausea, diarrhoea, vaginal itching, fever, and rash in some cases. Most of these side effects of Distaclor 500 mg Capsule do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Distaclor 500 mg Capsule, penicillins or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Distaclor 500 mg Capsule. Distaclor 500 mg Capsule in tablet form is not recommended for children, but syrup form may be used in children above 1 month only in doses as prescribed by a doctor. If you are on dialysis, inform your doctor before taking Distaclor 500 mg Capsule to reduce the dose accordingly. Distaclor 500 mg Capsule may interact with certain tests such as glucose (sugar) in urine and give unusual results. Therefore, inform the doctor that you are using Distaclor 500 mg Capsule before undergoing any tests.

Distaclor 500 mg Capsule contains Cefaclor, a broad-spectrum antibiotic that acts against both aerobic (grow in the presence of oxygen) and anaerobic (grow in the absence of oxygen) gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. It is used in the treatment of several bacterial infections of the urinary tract, respiratory tract, ears, nose, throat, skin, and soft tissue. Distaclor 500 mg Capsule interferes with the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) necessary for their survival. Thereby damages the bacterial cell wall and kills bacteria.

• Nausea

• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Vaginal itching
• Fever
• Rash

If you are allergic to Distaclor 500 mg Capsule, penicillins or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you have kidney problems, diabetes, stomach or intestinal disorder such as inflammation of the large intestine, inform your doctor before taking Distaclor 500 mg Capsule. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Distaclor 500 mg Capsule. Distaclor 500 mg Capsule in tablet form is not recommended for children, but syrup form may be used in children above 1 month only in doses as prescribed by a doctor. If you are on dialysis, inform your doctor before taking Distaclor 500 mg Capsule so that the dose may be reduced accordingly. Distaclor 500 mg Capsule may interact with certain tests such as glucose (sugar) in urine and give unusual results. Therefore, inform the doctor that you are using Distaclor 500 mg Capsule before undergoing any tests. You are recommended to complete the full course of Distaclor 500 mg Capsule as prescribed by your doctor for effective results.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Distaclor 500 mg Capsule may interact with a blood thinner (warfarin) and gout medicine (probenecid).

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have kidney problems, diabetes, stomach or intestinal disorder such as inflammation of the large intestine, inform your doctor before taking Distaclor 500 mg Capsule.

• WARFARIN
• PROBENECID

• Take probiotics after completing the full course of Distaclor 500 mg Capsule to restore some healthy bacteria in the intestines that may have been killed. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhea. Certain fermented foods like cheese, yogurt, kombucha, sauerkraut, and kimchi can restore the good bacteria of the intestine.

• Include fiber-rich foods, as they can be easily digested by your gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. Thus, fiber-rich foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics. Whole grains such as whole-grain bread and brown rice should be included in your diet.

• Make sure you drink plenty of water or other fluids every day while you are taking Distaclor 500 mg Capsule.

• Avoid alcohol consumption as it may increase adverse effects.

If you are about to undergo blood or urine tests, inform your doctor that you are taking Distaclor 500 mg Capsule as it may interfere with these tests.

Bacterial infection: It is a condition in which harmful bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can target any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Bacteria come in three basic shapes, namely spherical, rod, or spiral-shaped. Bacteria may be gram-positive (have thick cell walls) or gram-negative (do not have cell walls). Appropriate tests are done to identify bacterial strains, and based on the results, proper medication is prescribed. Some common symptoms of bacterial infection include cough, fever, and tiredness.