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Claribest is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Sinusitis, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis. Secondary and off-label uses of Claribest have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Claribest. 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.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Claribest can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Claribest are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Claribest's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Mild while nursing. Further, the section on Claribest related warnings talks about Claribest's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Claribest are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Claribest have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Claribest, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Claribest 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 Claribest safe for pregnant women?
Claribest 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 Claribest safe during breastfeeding?
Claribest has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Claribest on the Kidneys?
Claribest rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Claribest on the Liver?
Claribest may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Claribest on the Heart?
Claribest is completely safe for the heart.
Claribest 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 Claribest unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Claribest habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Claribest is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Claribest can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Claribest should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Claribest in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Claribest
Taking Claribest with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Claribest
Information about the interaction of Claribest and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Claribest 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.
Yes, Claribest can be used to treat bacterial vaginosis. Because this drug is highly susceptible to the bacteria which cause vaginosis, that's why this antibiotic is used to treat it. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment and medication for bacterial vaginosis.
Yes, Claribest 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.
Claribest 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.
Discontinuing Claribest on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor before discontinuing medicine on your own.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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