Cefaclor Alternatives Compared
Cefaclor | Augmentin (amoxicillin / clavulanate) | Amoxicillin |
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Cefaclor | Augmentin (amoxicillin / clavulanate) | Amoxicillin |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Middle Ear Infections, Kidney Infections, Bladder Infection, Bronchitis, Pneumonia, Sinusitis, Skin and Structure Infection, Skin or Soft Tissue Infection, Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis... View more |
Prescription only
Augmentin is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic that should be reserved for the treatment of infections caused by susceptible beta-lactamase-producing bacteria. Its use may be limited by... View more |
Prescription only
Amoxicillin is a penicillin-type antibiotic that may be used to treat infections caused by susceptible bacteria. It is usually well tolerated, but a rash is a common side effect. Prescribed for... View more |
Related suggestions Urinary Tract Infection
Sinusitis
Skin or Soft Tissue Infection
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More about Cefaclor | More about Augmentin (amoxicillin / clavulanate) | More about Amoxicillin | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cefaclor has an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from a total of 2 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Augmentin has an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from a total of 449 ratings on Drugs.com. 40% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 39% reported a negative effect. |
Amoxicillin has an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from a total of 367 ratings on Drugs.com. 53% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 29% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic approved |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Other amoxicillin / clavulanate brands include: Amoclan, Augmentin XR | Amoxil, Apo-Amoxi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1.1 hours |
1.7 hours |
1.7 hours |
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CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A total of 56 drugs are known to interact with Cefaclor:
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A total of 97 drugs are known to interact with Augmentin:
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A total of 64 drugs are known to interact with Amoxicillin:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
April 04, 1979 |
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January 18, 1974 |
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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