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In Children ≥12 years old (who can swallow tablets whole): Follow adult dosing: See Table 3.
Click on icon to see table/diagram/imageClarithromycin Extended-Release Tablet: Clarithromycin Extended-release tablets should be taken with food and should be swallowed whole and not chewed, broken or crushed.
Usual Adult Dose: 500 mg once a day.
In more severe infections, the dosage may be increased to 1000 mg (2 x 500 mg) once a day..
The usual duration of treatment is 5 to 14 days.
In Children ≥12 years old (who can swallow tablets whole): Follow adult dosing.
Clarithromycin suspension may be given with or without food, or with milk. (See Table 4.)
Click on icon to see table/diagram/image*Clarithromycin should be used in combination with other antimycobacterial drugs.
Dosage in Patients with Renal Impairment (with creatinine clearance <30 mL/min): See Table 5.
Click on icon to see table/diagram/imageDosage in Patients with Hepatic Impairment: No dosage adjustment necessary.
Or, as prescribed by a physician.
