Clarbact 500 Tablet (Clarithromycin 500mg)

What is Clarbact 500 Tablet ?

As a macrolide antibiotic, Clarithromycin is used in the treatment of infections caused by bacteria. The infections may include pneumonia, respiratory tract infections, lyme disease, strep throat, skin infections, H. pylori infection, among others.

Clarbact 500 MG Tablet is also indicated for prophylaxis of bacterial endocarditis in patients who are allergic to penicillin and undergoing surgical or dental procedures.

It is categorised as a broad-spectrum antibiotic which protects against mycoplasma, chlamydia and mycobacteria and other gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. It works by decreasing protein production of these bacteria. It is available in the form of tablets, pills and liquids.

Clarbact 500 MG Tablet is indicated for the treatment of duodenal ulcer disease due to H. pylori in regimens with other drugs including amoxicillin and lansoprazole or omeprazole, ranitidine, bismuth citrate, bismuth subsalicylate, tetracycline and/or an H2-antagonist.

In children, for treatment of pharyngitis/tonsillitis, acute maxillary sinusitis, acute otitis media, uncomplicated skin/skin structure infections due to the above organisms; treatment of and prevention of disseminated mycobacterial infections due to M. avium complex disease (eg, patients with advanced HIV infection).

The amount your doctor prescribes and how long you take it depend on your age, medical condition and its severity and your reaction to the first dose.Take full course of therapy; do not discontinue without consulting prescriber.

Maintain adequate hydration (2-3 L/day of fluids unless instructed to restrict fluid intake). You may experience nausea (small frequent meals, or sucking lozenges may help); abnormal taste (frequent mouth care or chewing gum may help); diarrhea, headache, or abdominal cramps (medication may be ordered).

Report persistent fever or chills, easy bruising or bleeding, or joint pain. Report severe persistent diarrhea, skin rash, sores in mouth, foul-smelling urine, rapid heartbeat or palpitations, or difficulty breathing. Do not refrigerate oral suspension (more palatable at room temperature).

Symptoms of overdose include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, prostration, reversible pancreatitis, hearing loss with or without tinnitus or vertigo. Treatment includes symptomatic and supportive care.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

Use

This medication is used to treat the following problems:

Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis

Bronchitis

Pneumonia

Helicobacter Pylori Infection

Skin And Structure Infection

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Side Effects

Side effects of this drug includes:

Headache

Diarrhoea

Nausea

Heartburn

Abdominal Pain

Shortness Of Breath

Tremor

Hypoglycemia

Anxiety

Anorexia

Vomiting

Dizziness

Dosage

Are there any missed dose instructions?

The missed dose can be taken as soon as you remember. However, the missed dose should be skipped if it is almost time for your next dose.
Are there any overdose instructions?

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.