Clarinova 500 Tablet (Clarithromycin 500mg)

Medical Description

Clarinova 500 tablet is an antibiotic medicine used in various infections of the body like the skin, soft tissue, chest and stomach infections. It contains clarithromycin which is an antibiotic medicine. It acts by stopping the multiplication of bacteria. Do not take this medicine if you are having an allergy, abnormal heart rhythm, liver or kidney problems, low potassium or taking medicines for allergy. Consult your doctor before you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not use it in children below 12 years of age.

Uses of Clarinova 500 MG

For the treatment of various infections in the body like infections of throat, sinus, skin, soft tissue, chest (infection of lungs and windpipe).
It is also used in the treatment of ulcers in the intestine caused by bacteria known as helicobacter pylori. It is also used for pneumonia as well as for skin infections.

Contraindications of Clarinova 500 MG

If you have any history of allergy to any of the contents of this medicine or other macrolide antibiotics.
If you have any abnormality in the heart rhythm like ventricular arrhythmia or QT prolongation.
If you have any member in the family having a history of abnormal heart rhythm or QT prolongation.
If you have any liver and/or kidney problems.
If you are taking medicines such as terfenadine, astemizole, cisapride or pimozide. (as these medicines along with Clarinova 500 tablet can produce abnormal heart rhythm).
If you are taking other medicines which may produce abnormal heart rhythm.
If you have low potassium levels in the blood.
If you are taking medicines like ergotamine, dihydroergotamine (for migraine), colchicine (for gout), ticagrelor, ranolazine (for prevention of heart attack and stroke), lovastatin, simvastatin (cholesterol-lowering medicines).

Side effects of Clarinova 500 MG

Diarrhoea
Vomiting
Breathlessness
Rash
Loss of Appetite
Loss of taste
Headache
Abdomen pain
Dizziness

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
You have an allergy to lincomycin or clindamycin like antibiotics.
You have abnormal liver or kidney functions.
You have or had a history of any heart problems.
Your blood magnesium level has previously been low.
You have severe or prolonged diarrhoea (pseudomembranous colitis) during or after taking Clarinova 500 tablet.
You have used Clarinova 500 tablet before on several occasions or for a long time.
You have signs and symptoms of liver disease such as loss of appetite, jaundice, dark urine, itching or abdomen pain.
You are using a combination of Clarinova 500 tablet and benzodiazepines, such as alprazolam, triazolam and midazolam (medicines used in brain-related diseases).
You take other medicines which affect your hearing function.
In case of severe acute hypersensitivity reactions, such as anaphylaxis, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis (skin peeling with increase chances of infection), your doctor may discontinue Clarinova 500 tablet therapy immediately.
It is not recommended to use Clarinova 500 tablet in children below 12 years of age.

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Mode of Action of Clarinova 500 MG

How Does It Work?
Bacteria need growth and multiplication for their survival. Clarinova 500 tablet being antibiotic medicine, halts their growth by blocking the protein synthesis process in them. Thus, their growth and multiplication get arrested and eventually it helps to treat the infectious conditions.

Directions for Use of Clarinova 500 MG

Take this medicine as a whole with a sufficient amount of water. Do not break or chew the medicine.
Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.
Even after improvement of symptoms continue taking this medicine for the period your doctor has prescribed to control the symptoms and as a preventive measure.

Interactions of Clarinova 500 MG

Interactions with other medicines
Some medicines can affect the way Clarinova 500 tablet works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbs you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interactions.
Especially, if you are taking medicines such as terfenadine, astemizole, cisapride or pimozide. (as these medicines along with Clarinova 500 tablet can produce abnormal heart rhythm).
Concomitant use of Clarinova 500 tablet with other medicines like Digoxin, Quinidine, disopyramide, Verapamil (used in heart problems) may cause abnormal heart rhythm.
The use of Clarinova 500 tablet with nateglinide, repaglinide or insulin (treatment of diabetes) can result in further lowering of blood glucose levels. Hence, if the combination is used then the blood sugar levels should be monitored.
The effect of Carbamazepine, phenytoin, valproate (medicines to treat epilepsy or fits) and Theophylline (used in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) increases when used together with this medicine.
Concomitant used of Warfarin, Phenprocoumon (blood-thinning medicines) with Clarinova 500 tablet may increase the chances of bleeding.

Storage and disposal of Clarinova 500 MG

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after its expiry date.
Store it below 30°C in the original packaging.
Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste.

Dosage of Clarinova 500 MG

Overdose
Symptoms of an overdose of Clarinova 500 tablet may increase the side effects of medicine. Contact your doctor immediately in case you take too much of the medicine.
Missed a Dose
It is advisable to complete the course of antibiotics. Do not miss any dose. If you have missed taking any dose of Clarinova 500 tablet, then take it as early as you remember. If it is the time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule.