Uses / Indications:
Clarithro 500mg Tablet XR is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is used in infections of tonsils, sinus, ear, nose, throat, skin and soft tissues, windpipe and lungs (pneumonia).
Pregnancy interaction:
Clarithro 500mg Tablet XR may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Expert advice:
Clarithro will cure your infection and improve symptoms. It may cause an upset stomach. If this happens to you, take it with food. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools. Do not take antacids 2 hours before or after taking Clarithro.
Side Effects:
Nausea, Vomiting, Abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Allergy.
How to use:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Clarithro 500mg Tablet XR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.Take it with food if you are experiencing stomach upset.Avoid Clarithro 500mg Tablet XR with tyramine-rich food such as cheese, smoked fish, meats and some types of beer.
How it works:
Clarithro 500mg Tablet XR is a macrolide antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by inhibiting synthesis of essential proteins, which are required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.
Faq for medicine:
Is clarithromycin a penicillin : Clarithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic, not a penicillin or fluoroquinolone|Is Clarithro safe? : Clarithro is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor|Can I take Clarithro for bacterial vaginosis : Clarithro can be used to treat bacterial vaginosis unless resistance has not been developed against clindamycin or any macrolide antibiotic (Clarithro. azithromycin, etc.)|Is Clarithro gluten free or contain sulfa? : Clarithro is gluten free. However, please refer to package insert of the prescribed brand before use. Clarithro is not a sulfa drug/does not contain sulpha|Can I take clarithromycin with amoxicillin : Yes clarithromycin can be taken with amoxicillin, paracetamol, ibuprofen, omeprazole, metronidazole or Nyquil. Always consult your physician before use|Does Clarithro cause drowsiness : Clarithro does not cause drowsiness when taken as prescribed. But, it may cause insomnia (sleeplessness) and thrush (infection of mouth caused by candida fungus)|Does Clarithro affect birth control? : When taken with birth control pills, Clarithro does not affect birth control.
Medicine interaction:
Clarithro with Zolmitriptan|Clarithro with Eletriptan|Clarithro with Simvastatin|Clarithro with Lovastatin|Clarithro with Almotriptan|Clarithro with Rizatriptan|Clarithro with Naratriptan|Clarithro with Disopyramide|Clarithro with Sumatriptan|Clarithro with Sirolimus|Clarithro with Reboxetine|Clarithro with Benidipine|Clarithro with Paliperidone|Clarithro with Pravastatin|Clarithro with Hydrocortisone|Clarithro with S-Amlodipine|Clarithro with Betamethasone|Clarithro with Haloperidol|Clarithro with Iloperidone|Clarithro with Blonanserin|Clarithro with Pentazocine|Clarithro with Ethylmorphine|Clarithro with Beclometasone|Clarithro with Butorphanol|Clarithro with Indinavir|Clarithro with Tofisopam|Clarithro with Prednisolone|Clarithro with Posaconazole|Clarithro with Pitavastatin|Clarithro with Penfluridol|Clarithro with Asenapine|Clarithro with Morphine|Clarithro with Buspirone|Clarithro with Azelnidipine|Clarithro with Oxazepam|Clarithro with Zuclopenthixol|Clarithro with Fentanyl|Clarithro with Pimozide|Clarithro with Carbamazepine|Clarithro with Mizolastine|Clarithro with Astemizole|Clarithro with Ebastine|Clarithro with Darunavir
