cefaclor

Storing Cefaclor, and how long it keeps

Quoted from this product’s own FDA label. Storage belongs to the product and its device, not to the drug in general — a pen and a tablet of the same medicine are kept completely differently.

• “Discard unused portion after 14 days.”

Frequently asked questions

What does Cefaclor treat?

Cefaclor (Cefaclor) may be used to treat infectious bone diseases, bronchitis, escherichia coli infections, haemophilus infections, klebsiella infections, otitis media, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.

How does Cefaclor work?

Cefaclor is a cephalosporin antibacterial. Cephalosporins kill bacteria by blocking the proteins they use to build their cell walls. Without an intact wall, the bacterium cannot hold its shape and dies, which clears the infection.

How is Cefaclor rated?

pharmaranks gives Cefaclor a composite score of 2.8 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.

How much does Cefaclor cost?

Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $31.17 for 30, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins. Pharmacies pay less for a same-class option, Cefazolin and Dextrose — about $29.65 on the same basis.

Is there a coupon or discount for Cefaclor?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Cefaclor. To pay less, Cefaclor is already a generic — usually the lowest-cost version — so the main levers are comparing cash prices between pharmacies and using a pharmacy discount-card service. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Cefaclor?

Cefaclor is marketed by Teva. You can see Teva's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Cefaclor a brand-name or generic drug?

Cefaclor is a generic medication; its active ingredient is Cefaclor. Generics contain the same active ingredient as the brand-name original and are usually lower cost.

Is Cefaclor available over the counter?

No. Cefaclor is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.

What forms does Cefaclor come in?

Cefaclor is currently marketed as capsule, suspension and tablet, extended release, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Cefaclor?

Cefaclor is classified as cephalosporin antibacterial, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Cefaclor FDA-registered?

Cefaclor is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number ANDA064145. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Has Cefaclor been recalled by the FDA?

Cefaclor has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.

Is Cefaclor safe?

There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Cefaclor a recall-safety score of 56/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.