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Clarithromycin Tablet is a prescription medicine. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Sinusitis, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis. Clarithromycin Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Clarithromycin Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Clarithromycin Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Clarithromycin Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Clarithromycin Tablet's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Clarithromycin Tablet related warnings talks about Clarithromycin Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other contraindications of Clarithromycin Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Clarithromycin Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Clarithromycin Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Clarithromycin Tablet 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 |
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Clarithromycin Tablet is used -
Mild
Is the use of Clarithromycin Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Clarithromycin. If you are pregnant, do not take Clarithromycin without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Clarithromycin Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Clarithromycin on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Clarithromycin Tablet on the Kidneys?
Clarithromycin may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Clarithromycin Tablet on the Liver?
Clarithromycin has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Clarithromycin Tablet on the Heart?
Using Clarithromycin does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Clarithromycin Tablet 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 Clarithromycin Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Clarithromycin Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Clarithromycin Tablet is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Clarithromycin Tablet as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Clarithromycin Tablet only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Clarithromycin Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Clarithromycin Tablet
You can take Clarithromycin Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Clarithromycin Tablet
Information about the interaction of Clarithromycin Tablet and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
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
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
