Claritt Clarithromycin 500 mg - 14 Tablets

Product Overview:

• Claritt (Clarithromycin) 14 Tablets is an antibiotic that works by inhibiting bacterial growth, effective for various infections.

Key Features:

• Each tablet contains 500 mg of Clarithromycin.
• Effective against a wide range of bacterial infections.
• Used for throat infections including pharyngitis and tonsillitis.
• Treats respiratory tract infections such as sinusitis and pneumonia.
• Helps in treating skin infections and fungal infections.
• Indicated for Helicobacter pylori infections when combined with other medications.

How it Works?

• Clarithromycin 500 mg is an antibiotic that works by inhibiting bacterial growth, effective for various infections. 

Benefits:

• Treats throat infections effectively.
• Addresses respiratory tract infections including bronchitis and pneumonia.
• Useful for skin and fungal infections.
• Helps manage Helicobacter pylori infections in combination therapy.
• Suitable for middle ear infections in children.
• Works by inhibiting bacterial growth.
• Convenient dosing schedule with twice-daily intake.
• Proven efficacy in various bacterial infections.

Directions for Use:

• Step 1: Take this medicine as indicated by your doctor.
• Step 2: The usual dosing is 500 mg every 12 hours.
• Step 3: In children, dosing is based on body weight (15-20 mg/kg/day).
• Step 4: Follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions regarding any changes in dosage.
• Step 5: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it's nearly time for the next dose.
• Step 6: Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.

Active Ingredient:

• Clarithromycin 500 mg

Side Effects:

• Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to clarithromycin: (hives, difficult breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat, burning in your eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling).
• Call your doctor at once if you have:
• severe stomach pain, diarrhea that is watery or bloody;
• fast or pounding heartbeats, fluttering in your chest, shortness of breath, and sudden dizziness (like you might pass out);
• confusion, spinning sensation;
• liver problems - loss of appetite, upper stomach pain, tiredness, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); or
• kidney problems - little or no urination, swelling in your feet or ankles, feeling tired or short of breath.

Caution & Warnings:

• Take clarithromycin for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared. Skipping doses may also increase your risk of further infection that is resistant to antibiotics. This medicine will not treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu.
• You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to clarithromycin or similar antibiotics, if you have ever had jaundice or liver problems caused by taking this medicine, or if you have liver or kidney disease and are also taking colchicine.
• Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using. Many drugs can interact with clarithromycin, and some drugs should not be used together.

Pregnancy Warnings:

• Clarithromycin is not recommended during pregnancy and may harm an unborn baby.
• This medicine is not approved for use by anyone younger than 6 months old.

Breastfeeding Warnings:

• Clarithromycin can pass into breast milk and may cause side effects in the nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. This medicine is not approved for use by anyone younger than 6 months old.

Storage:

• Store this medicine in the original container at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and light.

FAQs:

• Q. What happens if I miss a dose?
• A. Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
• Q. What happens if I overdose?
• A. Seek emergency medical attention. Overdose symptoms may include severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.
• Q. What to avoid while taking this medication?
• A. Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or bloody, call your doctor. Do not use anti-diarrhea medicine unless your doctor tells you to.
• Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how this medicine will affect you. Your reactions could be impaired by dizziness, vertigo, or confusion.