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Clarivir 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Clarivir is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Clarivir safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Clarivir. If you are pregnant, do not take Clarivir without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Clarivir safe during breastfeeding?
Clarivir has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Clarivir on the Kidneys?
Clarivir has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Clarivir on the Liver?
Clarivir has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Clarivir on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Clarivir for the heart.
Clarivir should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Clarivir unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Clarivir habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Clarivir is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Clarivir you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Clarivir only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Clarivir in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Clarivir
Taking Clarivir with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Clarivir
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Clarivir with alcohol will be.
Yes, Clarivir 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.
Yes, you can take Clarivir for a sore throat, if it is caused by bacteria. It's very difficult to distinguish between a viral and bacterial sore throat, So you take it only on doctor's advice.
Yes, Clarivir can be used to treat bacterial vaginosis. Because this drug is highly susceptible to the bacteria which cause vaginosis, that's why this antibiotic is used to treat it. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment and medication for bacterial vaginosis.
Clarivir 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 Clarivir 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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