Compare Augmentin vs. Ceclor
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Treats bacterial infections.
Augmentin (amoxicillin / clavulanate) is first-choice antibiotic for most common types of infections. However, it may not work against more serious or uncommon types of infections.
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3.9/ 5 average rating with 1034 reviewsforAugmentin
Treats bacterial infections.
Ceclor (cefaclor) is good for treating many bacterial infections, but be sure to take the full course without stopping so that the medicine can work.
Upsides
- Available as generic product.
- Available in tablet, capsule, and liquid forms.
- Used to treat most common types of bacterial infections.
- Side effects are generally not too bad compared to other antibiotics.
- Used to treat many types of bacterial infections.
- Available in 3 different forms: pill, extended-release pill, and liquid suspension.
- People usually have few side effects when taking it.
- Ceclor (cefaclor) is available as a generic.
Downsides
- Many bacteria have developed resistance to this antibiotic.
- Can cause diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.
- Birth control pills may not work as well to prevent pregnancy when taking this medication.
- Ceclor (cefaclor) can cause diarrhea.
- If you're on blood thinners, let your doctor know. Ceclor (cefaclor) can interact with your medications and make you more likely to bleed.
- If you're allergic to penicillins or other antibiotics, you might not be able to take this medicine.
- You need to take Ceclor (cefaclor) 2 to 3 times a day, which might be hard to remember.
Used for
- Inner ear infection
- Sinusitis
- Lower respiratory tract infection
- Community-acquired pneumonia
- Skin and soft tissue infection
- Urinary tract infection
- Bite wounds
- Fever associated with low blood counts
- Strep throat
- Impetigo
- Melioidosis
- Prosthetic joint infection
- Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis
- Ear infection
- Acute bronchitis (secondary bacterial infection)
- Infection of skin and/or subcutaneous tissue
- Lower respiratory tract infection
- Sore throat
- Tonsillitis
- Urinary tract infection
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Chewable tablet
- Extended release
- Liquid
- Pill
- Extended release
- Liquid
Price
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$42.72
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Reviews
1034 reviews so far
68%
saidit'sworth it
52%
saiditworked well
13%
saidit'sa big hassle
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Side effects
6possible side effects
- Diarrhea3%
- Hypersensitivity reactions2%
- High white blood cells2%
- Rash2%
- Vaginal inflammation2%
- Vaginal fungal infection2%
Risks and risk factors
- Serious allergic reaction
- History of penicillin allergy
- History of multiple allergies
- Liver damage
- Existing liver problems
- Taking other medicines that harm the liver
- Superinfection
- Taking Augmentin (amoxicillin / clavulanate) for a long time
- Older age
- Taking immunosuppressant medicines
- Rash
- Mononucleosis
- Allergic reaction
- Allergy to antibiotics
- Penicillin allergy
- New infection
- Taking Ceclor (cefaclor) for a long time
- Diarrhea