Distaclor DT 250 mg is effective for the treatment of the following types of infections:

• Upper respiratory tract infections, including tonsillitis, pharyngitis, and otitis media
• Lower respiratory infections, including bronchitis, pneumonia, and exacerbations of chronic bronchitis
• Urinary tract infections, including cystitis and pyelonephritis
• Skin and skin structure infections

Penicillin antibiotic is considered the first-choice treatment for streptococcal infections, including the prevention of rheumatic fever. Distaclor Dispersible tablet containing Cefaclor appears to be as effective as penicillin in eliminating streptococci from the body.

Take Distaclor dispersible 250 mg tablet orally every 8 to 12 hours, as prescribed by your doctor. You may take the tablet if you stomach problems. Take the tablet around the same time each day. Be sure to follow your prescription and ask your doctor to explain if you doubt the usage instructions. Take this antibiotic medication under a doctor’s supervision. Do not take more than the recommended amount. Swallow the dispersible tablet without breaking or crushing it. Most patients begin to feel better within a few days of initiating the cephalosporin treatment. If your symptoms do not improve or get worse, contact your doctor immediately. Continue to take the drug until you finish the prescription, even if you feel better. If you stop treatment too early, you may not completely get rid of the infection, and the bacteria may become resistant to antibiotics.

Distaclor DT should not be given to patients with known allergies to the cephalosporin group of antibiotics or who have a history of hypersensitivity to penicillin. The safety and efficacy of this antibiotic medication have not been established in infants under one month of age. Therefore, the medication should not be given to premature and infants under the age of one month. In penicillin-sensitive patients, cephalosporin antibiotics should be carefully administered. History of a hypersensitivity reaction to Cefaclor or penicillin is a contraindication to the use of Distaclor dispersible tablet. If an allergic reaction occurs, careful monitoring should be performed concerning previous allergic reactions to cephalosporins, penicillin, or other allergens. Such broad-spectrum antibiotics should be prescribed with caution in patients with a history of gastrointestinal problems, particularly colitis. Prolonged use of cephalosporin class of antibiotics may result in the overgrowth of organisms; therefore, careful monitoring of the patient is essential. The drug should be carefully administered with caution in the presence of impaired renal function. Use Cefaclor dispersible tablets with caution in patients with hepatic insufficiency.   

Disataclor dispersible tablets may cause side effects. Most of them are mild and resolve within a few days. Inform your doctor if you experience diarrhoea, vomiting, nausea, headache, stomach pain, and genital itching. Some side effects can be serious and require medical attention. These may include wheezing, rash, joint pain, lack f energy, itching, difficulty breathing, hives, stomach cramps, bloody stools, a return of fever, chills, sore throat, or other signs of infection.