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Clacure, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Sinusitis, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis. Other than this, Clacure has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Clacure is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Clacure have been listed ahead. These side effects of Clacure are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Clacure has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Clacure related warnings talks about Clacure's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
The section on Clacure contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Clacure with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Clacure, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Clacure 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 Clacure is used -
Mild
Is the use of Clacure safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Clacure. If you are pregnant, do not take Clacure without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Clacure safe during breastfeeding?
Clacure has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Clacure on the Kidneys?
Clacure has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Clacure on the Liver?
Clacure has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Clacure on the Heart?
Clacure is not harmful for the heart.
Clacure 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 Clacure unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Clacure habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Clacure has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Clacure, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Clacure can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Clacure is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Clacure is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Clacure
Taking Clacure with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Clacure
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Clacure with alcohol will be.
No, Clacure is not good for a cold. Cold is a viral disease, whereas Clacure is used for bacterial infections only.
Clinically no any harmful interaction has been reported between Clacure 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.
Yes, Clacure is safe to use, if taken prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed such as diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain. If you feel above mention side effects after taking medicine, please consult your doctor right away and follow his/her instructions.
Take Clacure exactly as prescribed by your doctor, do not take less or more quantity as recommended. Food does not affect the absorption of azithromycin, so you can take it with or without food. You must follow the doctor's instructions during the course duration.
Clacure 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Biaxin® Filmtab® (clarithromycin)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 754-755
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 326-328
