[A clinical study on S6472, sustained release preparation of cefaclor, dermatological area]

We conducted a clinical investigation on the use of S6472, an sustained release preparation of cefaclor, in the dermatological area. Thirty-two patients serving as subjects were divided into group I (14 cases, including folliculitis and acne pustulora), group II (16 cases, including furuncle, furunculosis and carbuncle) and others (2 cases). One or 2 wrappers (375 or 750 mg) of S6472 were orally administered to patients twice daily after meals. In group I, the efficacy rate was 100%. Clinical results were as follows: Excellent (6 cases), good (8 cases), fair (0), and poor (0). In group II, the efficacy rate was 93.8%: Excellent (10 cases), good (5 cases), fair (1 case), and poor (0). A decrease of the bacteriological effect was observed in 1 case with Staphylococcus epidermidis. A superinfection was noted in 1 case Staphylococcus aureus. The causative bacteria were all eradicated in the remaining 24 cases. No side effects were detected. From the above results, S6472 appears to be a useful preparation, twice daily oral administration has excellent effects against dermatological infections.