Maclar Suspension 30ml is a prescription drug, available for use as Suspension. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Sinusitis, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis. Maclar Suspension 30ml also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Maclar Suspension 30ml. 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.
While these are the most often observed Maclar Suspension 30ml side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Maclar Suspension 30ml go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Maclar Suspension 30ml's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Maclar Suspension 30ml related warnings talks about Maclar Suspension 30ml's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other contraindications of Maclar Suspension 30ml have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Maclar Suspension 30ml with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Maclar Suspension 30ml is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Maclar Suspension 30ml 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 Maclar Suspension 30ml 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.
Is the use of Maclar Suspension 30ml safe during breastfeeding?
Maclar may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Maclar Suspension 30ml on the Kidneys?
Maclar has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Maclar Suspension 30ml on the Liver?
Maclar may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Maclar Suspension 30ml on the Heart?
You can take Maclar without any fear of damage to the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Maclar Suspension 30ml unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Maclar Suspension 30ml habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Maclar Suspension 30ml.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Maclar Suspension 30ml, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Maclar Suspension 30ml can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Maclar Suspension 30ml should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Maclar Suspension 30ml cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Maclar Suspension 30ml
It is safe to take Maclar Suspension 30ml with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Maclar Suspension 30ml
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Maclar Suspension 30ml with alcohol.
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.
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.
No, Maclar is not good for a cold. Cold is a viral disease, whereas Maclar is used for bacterial infections only.
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.
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.
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