Clariwin Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Side Effects Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Clarithromycin

Indications/Uses

Upper & lower resp tract infections, pharyngitis/tonsillitis, acute maxillary sinusitis, acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, pneumonia, uncomplicated skin & skin-structure infection.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Upper resp tract infections 250-500 mg for 10-14 days. Lower resp tract infections 250 mg for 7-14 days. Uncomplicated skin & skin-structure infections 250 mg for 7-14 days.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to macrolides.

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Special Precautions

Mild to severe pseudomembranous colitis. Patients w/ renal &/or hepatic impairment. Pregnancy & lactation.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Diarrhoea, nausea, abnormal taste, dyspepsia, abdominal pain/discomfort & headache.

Drug Interactions

Increased serum theophylline conc. May increase conc of carbamazepine. Terfenadine. May elevate digoxin levels.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Macrolides

ATC Classification

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

Regulatory Classification

POM

Presentation/Packing

Form

Clariwin film-coated tab 500 mg

Packing/Price

10's

Form

Clariwin tab 250 mg

Packing/Price

10's

Clariwin

clarithromycin

Manufacturer:

Micro Labs

Distributor:

Zizawa Healthcare