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Clarbact is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Sinusitis, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis. Secondary and off-label uses of Clarbact have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Clarbact depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
While these are the most often observed Clarbact side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Clarbact are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Clarbact is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Clarbact's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other contraindications of Clarbact have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Clarbact have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Clarbact is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Clarbact is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Geriatric |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Clarbact safe for pregnant women?
Clarbact should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Clarbact safe during breastfeeding?
Clarbact has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Clarbact on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Clarbact on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Clarbact on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Clarbact on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Clarbact on the Heart?
Using Clarbact does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Clarbact should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Clarbact unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Clarbact habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Clarbact.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Clarbact you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Clarbact only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Clarbact is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Clarbact
It is safe to take Clarbact with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Clarbact
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Clarbact with alcohol.
Yes, Clarbact can treat gonorrhea and chlamydia. For the mild infection, a single dose is given whereas in case of severe infection treatment should be given for at least one week, and response should be closely monitored by a healthcare provider. However, you must consult your doctor before taking any antibiotic for treating gonorrhea and chlamydia.
Yes, Clarbact can be prescribed for pneumonia. It is a medical condition which affects the lungs, characterized by inflammation of alveoli or other related structure which are responsible for respiration. The most common cause of pneumonia is the bacterial infection, and often Clarbact is prescribed for it. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for pneumonia.
Clarbact is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to the people to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Clarbact is a macrolide antibiotic, it works by inhibiting the bacterial protein synthesis which is necessary for bacteria to perform a vital activity. Thus, it stops the growth of bacteria in our body an prevent the infections. Its effects may be bacteriostatic or bactericidal depending on the drug concentration.
Yes, Clarbact may cause diarrhea. Diarrhea is a common side effects of this drug. If you feel excessive diarrhea after taking this medicine, please consult your doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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