Ceclor CD™
Active ingredients: Cefaclor
Consumer medicine information
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What this medicine is used for
INDICATIONS AS 7 AUGUST 1996: Ceclor CD is indicated for the treatment of the following types of infections caused by susceptible organisms, in adults and children aged 12years or older: Acute bronchitis and acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis; Upper respiratory infections, including phryngitis, tonsillitis and acute bacterial sinusitis; Community-acquired pneumonia of mild to moderate severity (excluding atypical pneumonia); Symptomatic lower urinary tact infections, including cystitis; Skin and skin structure infections. NOTE: 1. Penicillin is the usual drug of choice in the treatment and prevention of streptococcal infections, including the prophylaxis of rheumatic fever. Ceclor CD is generally effective in the eradication of streptococci from the oropharynx; however, substantial data establishing the efficacy of Ceclor CD in the subsequent prevention of rheumatic fever are not available. 2. Bacteriological studies to determine the causative organism and its susceptibility to cefaclor should be performed. Therapy may be started while awaiting the results of these studies. Once these results become available, antimicrobial therapy should be adjusted accordingly.
Source: ARTG
Storage conditions
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
Source: ARTG
How to use this medicine
Non-composite pack
This medicine contains one component only.
Component
- Tablet, modified release
- Oral
- Blue capsule shaped tablets with no engraving
Source: ARTG
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Do I need a prescription?
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4: Prescription Only Medicine.
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- 2 - physician sample
Source: ARTG
Is this medicine subsidised?
This medicine was verified as available on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) on 1 August 2026, under PBS item codes 1169M (Opens in new tab) and 5045M (Opens in new tab). Ask your pharmacist or doctor about your eligibility
Source: PBS
Reporting side effects
If you experience a side effect from this medicine, tell your doctor or pharmacist. Or report it directly to the TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration).
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Source: ARTG
Data sources
- Australian Health Thesaurus (AHT) (Opens in new tab) – Last updated on 3 August 2026
- Australian Medicines Terminology (AMT) (Opens in new tab) – Last updated on 3 August 2026
- Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG) (Opens in new tab) – Last updated on 3 August 2026
- Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) (Opens in new tab) – Last updated on 3 August 2026
- Medicines Information Pty Ltd (Opens in new tab) – Last updated on 4 March 2026
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