Maclar 500 Mg Tablet (10): Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Maclar 500 Mg Tablet (10) Information

Maclar 500 Mg Tablet (10) is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Sinusitis, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Maclar 500 Mg Tablet (10) has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The right dosage of Maclar 500 Mg Tablet (10) 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. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Maclar 500 Mg Tablet (10) as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Maclar 500 Mg Tablet (10) are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Maclar 500 Mg Tablet (10) has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Maclar 500 Mg Tablet (10)'s effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Maclar 500 Mg Tablet (10) are listed in the contraindications section below.

Additionally, Maclar 500 Mg Tablet (10) may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Maclar 500 Mg Tablet (10) is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

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

Maclar 500 Mg Tablet (10) Benefits & Uses

Maclar 500 Mg Tablet (10) is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Maclar 500 Mg Tablet (10) 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

Maclar 500 Mg Tablet (10) Related Warnings

Is the use of Maclar 500 Mg Tablet (10) safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Maclar. If you are pregnant, do not take Maclar without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Maclar 500 Mg Tablet (10) safe during breastfeeding?

Maclar may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Maclar 500 Mg Tablet (10) on the Kidneys?

Maclar has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Maclar 500 Mg Tablet (10) on the Liver?

Maclar may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Maclar 500 Mg Tablet (10) on the Heart?

You can take Maclar without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Maclar 500 Mg Tablet (10) Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Maclar 500 Mg Tablet (10) 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 Maclar 500 Mg Tablet (10)

Is this Maclar 500 Mg Tablet (10) habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Maclar 500 Mg Tablet (10).

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

After taking Maclar 500 Mg Tablet (10), you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Maclar 500 Mg Tablet (10) can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Maclar 500 Mg Tablet (10) should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Maclar 500 Mg Tablet (10) cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Maclar 500 Mg Tablet (10) Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Maclar 500 Mg Tablet (10)

It is safe to take Maclar 500 Mg Tablet (10) with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Maclar 500 Mg Tablet (10)

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Maclar 500 Mg Tablet (10) with alcohol.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Maclar 500 Mg Tablet (10)

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Maclar with oral contraceptive pills?

Dr. Rajeev Kumar Ranjan MBBS , Pulmonology

Clinically no any harmful interaction has been reported between Maclar 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 over 5 years ago

What is Maclar

Dr. Vinod Verma MBBS , Diabetology

Maclar 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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Maclar is good for cold?

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

No, Maclar is not good for a cold. Cold is a viral disease, whereas Maclar is used for bacterial infections only.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Maclar for abscess?

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Maclar 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 I discontinue Maclar on my own or without doctors advice?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Discontinuing Maclar 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.