Klarim Dry Syrup is a prescription medicine that is available as a Syrup. It is typically used for the treatment of Sinusitis, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis. Other than this, Klarim Dry Syrup has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Klarim Dry Syrup depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Klarim Dry Syrup have been listed ahead. These side effects of Klarim Dry Syrup 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.
In addition, Klarim Dry Syrup's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Klarim Dry Syrup has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Klarim Dry Syrup related warnings section.
The section on Klarim Dry Syrup contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Klarim Dry Syrup may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Klarim Dry Syrup, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Klarim Dry Syrup 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
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Is the use of Klarim Dry Syrup safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Klarim. If you are pregnant, do not take Klarim without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Klarim Dry Syrup safe during breastfeeding?
Klarim may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Klarim Dry Syrup on the Kidneys?
Klarim rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Klarim Dry Syrup on the Liver?
Side effects of Klarim rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Klarim Dry Syrup on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Klarim for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Klarim Dry Syrup unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Klarim Dry Syrup habit forming or addictive?
Klarim Dry Syrup does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Klarim Dry Syrup as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Klarim Dry Syrup only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Klarim Dry Syrup cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Klarim Dry Syrup
You can take Klarim Dry Syrup with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Klarim Dry Syrup
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Klarim Dry Syrup and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Klarim 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.
Klarim is a macrolide antibiotic, it works by inhibiting the bacterial protein synthesis which is necessary for bacteria to perform a vital activity. Thus, it stops the growth of bacteria in our body an prevent the infections. Its effects may be bacteriostatic or bactericidal depending on the drug concentration.
Klarim 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.
Yes, Klarim 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.
Yes, Klarim can treat gonorrhea and chlamydia. For the mild infection, a single dose is given whereas in case of severe infection treatment should be given for at least one week, and response should be closely monitored by a healthcare provider. However, you must consult your doctor before taking any antibiotic for treating gonorrhea and chlamydia.
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