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Maclar 500 Mg Tablet (10) is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Sinusitis, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Maclar 500 Mg Tablet (10) has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Maclar 500 Mg Tablet (10) depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Maclar 500 Mg Tablet (10) as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Maclar 500 Mg Tablet (10) are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Maclar 500 Mg Tablet (10) has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Maclar 500 Mg Tablet (10)'s effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Maclar 500 Mg Tablet (10) are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Maclar 500 Mg Tablet (10) may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Maclar 500 Mg Tablet (10) is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Maclar 500 Mg Tablet (10) is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Geriatric |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Maclar 500 Mg Tablet (10) safe for pregnant women?
Maclar has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Maclar without medical advice.
Is the use of Maclar 500 Mg Tablet (10) safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Maclar for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Maclar 500 Mg Tablet (10) on the Kidneys?
Maclar rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Maclar 500 Mg Tablet (10) on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Maclar on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Maclar 500 Mg Tablet (10) on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Maclar for the heart.
Maclar 500 Mg Tablet (10) should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Maclar 500 Mg Tablet (10) unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Maclar 500 Mg Tablet (10) habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Maclar 500 Mg Tablet (10) has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Maclar 500 Mg Tablet (10) can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Maclar 500 Mg Tablet (10) is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Maclar 500 Mg Tablet (10) cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Maclar 500 Mg Tablet (10)
Taking Maclar 500 Mg Tablet (10) with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Maclar 500 Mg Tablet (10)
Information about the interaction of Maclar 500 Mg Tablet (10) and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Clinically no any harmful interaction has been reported between Maclar and oral contraceptive pills. However, the interaction between these two can't be completely ignored. Please consult your doctor before taking these two medicine at the same time.
Maclar is a brand name for clarithromycin. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called macrolide antibiotic. It is used to treat bacterial infection such as respiratory infections, ear infections, and sexually transmitted diseases. It is also used in combination with another antibiotic to treat Mycobacterium avium complex infection.
No, Maclar is not good for a cold. Cold is a viral disease, whereas Maclar is used for bacterial infections only.
Maclar is not given for the abscess. It is not recommended for skin and soft tissue infection. Generally, a combination of Amoxicillin and Clavulanate is given twice daily. However. it is best to consult your doctor about the right line treatment for abscess.
Discontinuing Maclar on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor before discontinuing medicine on your own.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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