Uses / Indications:
Maclar 500mg Tablet SR 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).
Interactions / Warnings:
NA
Pregnancy interaction:
Maclar 500mg Tablet SR 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:
Maclar 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 Maclar.
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. Maclar 500mg Tablet SR 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 Maclar 500mg Tablet SR with tyramine-rich food such as cheese, smoked fish, meats and some types of beer.
How it works:
Maclar 500mg Tablet SR 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 Maclar safe? : Maclar is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor|Can I take Maclar for bacterial vaginosis : Maclar can be used to treat bacterial vaginosis unless resistance has not been developed against clindamycin or any macrolide antibiotic (Maclar. azithromycin, etc.)|Is Maclar gluten free or contain sulfa? : Maclar is gluten free. However, please refer to package insert of the prescribed brand before use. Maclar 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 Maclar cause drowsiness : Maclar does not cause drowsiness when taken as prescribed. But, it may cause insomnia (sleeplessness) and thrush (infection of mouth caused by candida fungus)|Does Maclar affect birth control? : When taken with birth control pills, Maclar does not affect birth control.
Medicine interaction:
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