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Clariol is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Sinusitis, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis. Other than this, Clariol has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Clariol. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Clariol as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Clariol are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Clariol's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Mild while nursing. It is important to know if Clariol has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Clariol related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Clariol have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Clariol may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Clariol is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Clariol 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Clariol is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Clariol safe for pregnant women?
Clariol shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Clariol safe during breastfeeding?
Clariol has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Clariol on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Clariol on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Clariol on the Liver?
Side effects of Clariol rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Clariol on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Clariol for the heart.
Clariol 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 Clariol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Clariol habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Clariol.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Clariol, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Clariol can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Clariol only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Clariol for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Clariol
Taking Clariol with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Clariol
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Clariol.
Yes, you can take Clariol for a sore throat, if it is caused by bacteria. It's very difficult to distinguish between a viral and bacterial sore throat, So you take it only on doctor's advice.
Yes, Clariol 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.
Clariol is a brand name for clarithromycin. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called macrolide antibiotic. It is used to treat bacterial infection such as respiratory infections, ear infections, and sexually transmitted diseases. It is also used in combination with another antibiotic to treat Mycobacterium avium complex infection.
Clinically no any harmful interaction has been reported between Clariol and oral contraceptive pills. However, the interaction between these two can't be completely ignored. Please consult your doctor before taking these two medicine at the same time.
No, Clariol does not use for a cough. A cough is a symptom, of flu, colds, upper respiratory tract infection, asthma, COPD, laryngitis, bronchitis, and pneumonia. Clariol is used in relieving the cough only, when it is able to treat these diseases. But we know that cold and flu is viral, cough caused by this disease, medicine could not be used, and a cough caused by another disease like bronchitis, laryngitis, and upper respiratory tract infection it may be bacterial or viral, if the cause of this disease is bacterial infection then Clariol can be used. Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine for a cough.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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