Synclar 250 Mg Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Sinusitis, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis. Synclar 250 Mg Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Synclar 250 Mg Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
While these are the most often observed Synclar 250 Mg Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Synclar 250 Mg Tablet 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.
It is also important to note that Synclar 250 Mg Tablet has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Synclar 250 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Synclar 250 Mg Tablet contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Synclar 250 Mg Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Synclar 250 Mg Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Synclar 250 Mg 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 |
Adult |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Geriatric |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Synclar 250 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Synclar. If you are pregnant, do not take Synclar without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Synclar 250 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Synclar may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Synclar 250 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Synclar on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Synclar 250 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
Side effects of Synclar rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Synclar 250 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
Using Synclar does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Synclar 250 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Synclar 250 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Synclar 250 Mg Tablet has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Synclar 250 Mg Tablet, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Synclar 250 Mg Tablet can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Synclar 250 Mg Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Synclar 250 Mg Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Synclar 250 Mg Tablet
You can take Synclar 250 Mg Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Synclar 250 Mg Tablet
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Synclar 250 Mg Tablet and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Synclar 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.
Synclar 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.
Clinically no any harmful interaction has been reported between Synclar 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.
No, Synclar does not treat urinary tract infection. Please consult your doctor about the best treatment for urinary tract infection.
Take Synclar exactly as prescribed by your doctor, do not take less or more quantity as recommended. Food does not affect the absorption of azithromycin, so you can take it with or without food. You must follow the doctor's instructions during the course duration.
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