Clarithromycin tablets are prescribed for bacterial infections diagnosed by a healthcare provider, such as chest infections (bronchitis, pneumonia), throat and sinus infections, and skin and tissue infections. It is also used with ulcer healing treatment for Helicobacter pylori infection related to duodenal ulcers in adults and adolescents aged 12 years and older.
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CLARITHROMYCIN 500MG EXETER
Clarithromycin tablets is used to treat bacterial infections, which previously have to be adequately diagnosed by your treating physician such as: Chest infections such as bronchitis and community acquired pneumonia, Throat and sinus infections, Skin and tissue infections (e.g. impetigo, erysipelas, erythrasma), In combination with appropriate ulcer healing Helicobacter pylori infection associated with duodenal ulcer (restricted to adults only). Clarithromycin tablets are indicated in adults and adolescents 12 years and older.
INGREDIENTS
Each film coated tablet contains 500mg of Clarithromycin
ADDED INFORMATION
This drug is not recommended for use in children below 12 years.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Hypersensitivity
Hypokalemia and hypomagnesemia
Concurrent use with drugs like terfenadine, cisapride, pimozide, atorvastatin,
Simvastatin and lovastatin.
DOSAGE
Adults and adolescents (aged 12 years and older).
For chest infections, throat or sinus infections and skin and soft tissue infections: 250 mg twice a day. Your doctor may increase the dose to 500 mg twice a day in severe infections. The usual duration of treatment is 6 to 14 days.
For the treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection associated with duodenal ulcers: Clarithromycin tablets should be taken in a dose of 500 mg twice daily in combination with other medicines to treat Helicobacter pylori, prescribed by a doctor
POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
This drug may cause nausea,diarrhoea,increased sweating, abnormal liver function, headache, dizziness, sleeping problems, or taste disorders. Report to the pharmacist or physician if side effects worsen or last more than a few days.
WARNING
Talk to your doctor or, pharmacist before taking Clarithromycin tablets if:
You are allergic to the antibiotics lincomycin or clindamycin
You have any liver or kidney problems
You have heart problems, in particular heart rhythm problems (e.g. long QT syndrome)
You have or are prone to fungal infections (e.g. thrush)
You have diabetes
You are pregnant or breast-feeding
You develop severe diarrhoea while taking Clarithromycin tablets, or even several weeks after you have stopped taking it.
STORAGE
Keep out of the sight and reach of children, and do not store above 30ËšC.
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