Clarith Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Clarithromycin

Indications/Uses

Upper & lower resp, skin & soft tissue infections. Disseminated or localized mycobacterial infections.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 250 mg bid. Severe infections: 500 mg bid. Mycobacterial infections 500 mg bid. May be increased to 1,000 mg bid. Duration: 6-14 days.

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to macrolides. Concomitant use w/ terfenadine, astemizole, triazolam, midazolam & cisapride.

Special Precautions

Impaired hepatic function, moderate & severe renal impairment. Pregnancy.

Adverse Reactions

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dyspepsia, abdominal pain & headache; allergic reactions; transient CNS effects.

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Drug Interactions

Theophylline, carbamazepine, digitoxin, warfarin, ergot alkaloids, triazolam, midazolam, cyclosporin & zidovudine.

MIMS Class

Macrolides

ATC Classification

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

Thai FDA Category

Presentation/Packing

Form

Clarith FC tab 250 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's

Form

Clarith FC tab 500 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's;2 × 7's

Clarith

clarithromycin

Manufacturer:

L. B. S.

Distributor:

L. B. S.