CLARIDAY-500
MRP: 4,460
Packaging: 10x10
Pack Type: tablet
Composition:
Clarithromycin 500 mg
Indication:
Atypical Pneumonia, Respiratory & ENT Infections, Skin & Soft Tissue Infections, Eradication of H.pylori Infection ( M DT)
Description:
Clarithromycin 500 mg is a macrolide antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections affecting the respiratory tract, skin, ears, and stomach. It works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, effectively stopping bacterial growth.
Clarithromycin is commonly prescribed for:
Pharyngitis and tonsillitis
Acute and chronic bronchitis
Community-acquired pneumonia
Sinusitis
Skin and soft tissue infections
Helicobacter pylori infections (in combination for peptic ulcers)
It is available in oral tablet form and is typically taken twice daily, with or without food.
Tags:
- Effective against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
- Useful in both respiratory and gastrointestinal infections
- Active against H. pylori in peptic ulcer treatment
- Twice-daily dosing for better control
- Alternative to penicillin in allergic patients
Usage Information
Dosage
Usual adult dose: 500 mg twice daily (every 12 hours) H. pylori regimen: 500 mg twice daily in combination with other drugs (e.g., amoxicillin and proton pump inhibitors) Duration: 7–14 days depending on infection type Swallow with water. Do not skip doses.
Side Effects
Common: Nausea, vomiting Diarrhea Taste disturbances Headache Stomach pain Serious (rare): Liver enzyme abnormalities QT prolongation (irregular heartbeat) Allergic reactions Hearing loss (reversible)
Contraindications
Known allergy to Clarithromycin or other macrolides Concurrent use of drugs like cisapride, pimozide, ergotamine (risk of QT prolongation) History of liver dysfunction associated with Clarithromycin Caution in patients with heart rhythm disorders, kidney, or liver disease