Clarithromycin belongs to a group of drugs called macrolide antibiotics which work by inhibiting protein synthesis, stopping bacterial growth and reproduction
This product is available in the following dosage forms: Clarithromycin
It is important to complete the prescribed course (unless you are told to stop)
Impetigo is a contagious, superficial bacterial infection of the skin that affects all age groups, but it is more common in young children
Respiratory tract/skin and soft tissue infections Children aged 12 to 18 years 250mg twice daily for 7 days
This medication can also be used in combination with anti-ulcer medications to treat certain types of stomach ulcers Common side effects
Skin and soft tissue infections
Clarithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic used for the treatment of a wide variety of bacterial infections such as acute otitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, respiratory tract infections, uncomplicated skin infections, and helicobacter pylori infection
The oral and injectable forms are used to treat bacterial infections of the lungs Indications and Dosage
Respiratory tract infections, Skin and soft tissue infections
Clarithromycin is an antibiotic
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Food also increases the clarithromycin peak plasma concentration by about 24%, but does not affect The recommended dosages of BIAXIN Filmtab and BIAXIN XL Filmtab for the treatment of mild to moderate infections in adults are listed in Table 1
pneumoniae use 250 mg
Macrolides are a class of drugs used to manage and treat various bacterial infections
25 ml/kg or 5 ml of 125/31 suspension three times a day orally (dose doubled in severe infection) Infections of the tissues under the skin (subcutaneous), which usually result from contamination of a break in the skin
This pathogen infects the stratum corneum in warm and wet areas of the skin
They belong to the macrolide group of medicines and work by stopping the growth of bacteria
Usual Pediatric Dose for Skin or Soft Tissue Infection
They are used in the treatment of a variety of infections, including community-acquired respiratory tract infections and mycobacterial infections
Childn ≥7 yr Non-mycobacterial infections 250 mg every 12 hr for 5-10 days
Adult: Usual dose: As conventional tab: 250 mg bid, may be increased to 500 mg bid for severe infections
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It is also used in combination with other
This drug is used to Why is this medication prescribed? Clarithromycin is used to treat certain bacterial infections, such as pneumonia (a lung infection), bronchitis (infection of the tubes
Fusidic acid is the first-line recommended topical agent and should be used three to four times per day
The usual dose of clarithromycin is 250mg to 500mg twice a day, although the dose may be lower for children or if you have kidney problems
For infections caused by
Cephalexin is a member of a class of drugs called cephalosporins
It is important to complete the prescribed course (unless you are told to stop)
Typically, the dosage ranges from 5 to 20 mg per kilogram of body weight once daily for three to five days
Respiratory tract infections, Skin and soft tissue infections
Clarithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections
Adult: Usual dose: 500 mg 12 hourly given via infusion over 60 minutes for 2-5 days, then switch to oral clarithromycin therapy whenever possible
These infections usually develop after traumatic injury, cosmetic procedures, or surgery, which can expose wounds to soil, water, or medical devices contaminated with environmental mycobacteria
Digoxin — clarithromycin increases the plasma concentration of digoxin
The safety and effectiveness of clarithromycin tablets have been established for the prevention of disseminated Mycobacterium avium complex Clarithromycin is an antibiotic medicine used for the treatment of bacterial infections
For infections caused by less susceptible organisms, the upper dosage o Prophylaxis: The recommended dose of CLARITHROMYCIN for the prevention of disseminated M
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This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur
Clarithromycin is sometimes used by people who have an allergy to penicillin and antibiotics similar to penicillin, like amoxicillin
Dosage (every 12 hours) Duration (days) Uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections
Moderate/ severe infection suitable for home IV: Teicoplanin 400 mg (if <70 kg) or 600 mg (if >70 kg) IV
Clarithromycin tablets, For a single 500 mg dose of clarithromycin, food slightly delays the onset of clarithromycin absorption, increasing the peak time from approximately 2 to 2
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