Claz 500 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Claz 500 Tablet Information

Claz 500 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Sinusitis, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis. The alternative uses of Claz 500 Tablet have also been explained below.

The right dosage of Claz 500 Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Claz 500 Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Claz 500 Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Claz 500 Tablet is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Claz 500 Tablet related warnings talks about Claz 500 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Other contraindications of Claz 500 Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug reaction of Claz 500 Tablet with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Claz 500 Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

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

Claz 500 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Claz 500 Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Claz 500 Tablet 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

Claz 500 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Claz 500 Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Claz (Scortis) should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Claz 500 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Claz (Scortis) may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Claz 500 Tablet on the Kidneys?

Claz (Scortis) has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Claz 500 Tablet on the Liver?

Claz (Scortis) may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Claz 500 Tablet on the Heart?

You can take Claz (Scortis) without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Claz 500 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Claz 500 Tablet 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 Claz 500 Tablet

Is this Claz 500 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Claz 500 Tablet does not cause addiction.

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

After taking Claz 500 Tablet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Claz 500 Tablet is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

Claz 500 Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Claz 500 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Claz 500 Tablet

Taking Claz 500 Tablet with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Claz 500 Tablet

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Claz 500 Tablet with alcohol.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Claz 500 Tablet

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Claz (Scortis) is good for cold?

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

No, Claz (Scortis) is not good for a cold. Cold is a viral disease, whereas Claz (Scortis) is used for bacterial infections only.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Claz (Scortis) without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Rajeev Kumar Ranjan MBBS , Pulmonology

Claz (Scortis) 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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Claz (Scortis) used for cough?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

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

Question about 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Claz (Scortis) on my own or without doctors advice?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Discontinuing Claz (Scortis) 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.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Claz (Scortis)

Dr. Vinod Verma MBBS , Diabetology

Claz (Scortis) 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.