Clarithro 500 Tablet (5): Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Clarithro 500 Tablet (5) Information

Clarithro 500 Tablet (5) is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Sinusitis, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis. Clarithro 500 Tablet (5) also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The optimal dosage of Clarithro 500 Tablet (5) is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. 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, Clarithro 500 Tablet (5) can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Clarithro 500 Tablet (5) go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Clarithro 500 Tablet (5) has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Clarithro 500 Tablet (5) related warnings talks about Clarithro 500 Tablet (5)'s effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Clarithro 500 Tablet (5) are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug interactions for Clarithro 500 Tablet (5) have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Clarithro 500 Tablet (5) is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Clarithro Benefits & Uses
Clarithro Dosage & How to Take
Clarithro Side Effects
Clarithro Related Warnings
Clarithro Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Clarithro
Clarithro Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Clarithro 500 Tablet (5) Benefits & Uses

Clarithro 500 Tablet (5) is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
Tonsillitis
Bronchitis

Other Benefits

Clarithro 500 Tablet (5) Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: H. Pylori Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: H. Pylori Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: H. Pylori Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Bacterial Skin Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Clarithro 500 Tablet (5) Related Warnings

Is the use of Clarithro 500 Tablet (5) safe for pregnant women?

Clarithro can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

Severe
Is the use of Clarithro 500 Tablet (5) safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can take Clarithro as it bears very minor side effects for them.

Mild
What is the effect of Clarithro 500 Tablet (5) on the Kidneys?

Clarithro has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Clarithro 500 Tablet (5) on the Liver?

Clarithro is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Clarithro 500 Tablet (5) on the Heart?

Clarithro is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Clarithro 500 Tablet (5) Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Clarithro 500 Tablet (5) unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Jaundice
Myasthenia Gravis
Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Clarithro 500 Tablet (5)

Is this Clarithro 500 Tablet (5) habit forming or addictive?

Clarithro 500 Tablet (5) does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Clarithro 500 Tablet (5) as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Clarithro 500 Tablet (5) only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Clarithro 500 Tablet (5) cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Clarithro 500 Tablet (5) Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Clarithro 500 Tablet (5)

Taking Clarithro 500 Tablet (5) with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Clarithro 500 Tablet (5)

Information about the interaction of Clarithro 500 Tablet (5) and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Clarithro 500 Tablet (5)

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Clarithro for abscess?

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Clarithro is not given for the abscess. It is not recommended for skin and soft tissue infection. Generally, a combination of Amoxicillin and Clavulanate is given twice daily. However. it is best to consult your doctor about the right line treatment for abscess.

Question about 5 years ago

Can Clarithro treat a urinary tract infection?

Dr. Rajeev Kumar Ranjan MBBS , Pulmonology

No, Clarithro does not treat urinary tract infection. Please consult your doctor about the best treatment for urinary tract infection.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Clarithro used for cough?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

No, Clarithro does not use for a cough. A cough is a symptom, of flu, colds, upper respiratory tract infection, asthma, COPD, laryngitis, bronchitis, and pneumonia. Clarithro 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 Clarithro can be used. Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine for a cough.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Clarithro with oral contraceptive pills?

Dr. Rajeev Kumar Ranjan MBBS , Pulmonology

Clinically no any harmful interaction has been reported between Clarithro 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.

Question about 5 years ago

Can Clarithro treat pneumonia?

Dr. K. M. Bhatt MBBS, PG Dip , Cardiology, Pediatrics, General Surgery, General Physician, Emergency Medicine, Physical Medicine

Yes, Clarithro 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 Clarithro is prescribed for it. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for pneumonia.