Orixal Dosage & Drug Information

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Contents

Clarithromycin

Indications/Uses

Pharyngitis, tonsillitis, acute maxillary sinusitis & exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, pneumonia, uncomplicated skin & skin structure infections.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Pharyngitis/tonsillitis 250 mg 12 hrly for 10 days. Acute maxillary sinusitis 500 mg 12 hrly for 14 days. Acute exacerbation of bronchitis due to Strep pneumoniae & Moraxella catarrhalis 250 mg 12 hrly for 7-14 days. Due to H. influenzae 500 mg 12 hrly for 7-14 days. Pneumonia 250 mg 12 hrly for 7-14 days. Uncomplicated skin & skin structure infection 250 mg 12 hrly for 7-14 days.

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to clarithromycin, erythromycin & other macrolide antibiotics.

Special Precautions

Diarrhea after drug administration. Liver & kidney dysfunction. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn <12 yr.

Adverse Reactions

Diarrhea, nausea, taste disturbances, abdominal pain, headache.

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Drug Interactions

Theophylline, carbamazepine.

MIMS Class

Macrolides

ATC Classification

J01FA09 - clarithromycin ; Belongs to the class of macrolides. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Orixal FC caplet 500 mg

Packing/Price

3 × 10's (Rp234,036/boks)

Orixal

clarithromycin

Manufacturer:

Ifars