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Claribid 500 Tablet (4) is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Sinusitis, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis. Claribid 500 Tablet (4) also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Claribid 500 Tablet (4) depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. 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 Claribid 500 Tablet (4) as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Claribid 500 Tablet (4) go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Claribid 500 Tablet (4)'s effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Claribid 500 Tablet (4) has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Claribid 500 Tablet (4) related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Claribid 500 Tablet (4) are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Claribid 500 Tablet (4) have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Claribid 500 Tablet (4), it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Claribid 500 Tablet (4) 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 Claribid 500 Tablet (4) safe for pregnant women?
Claribid can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Claribid 500 Tablet (4) safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Claribid as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Claribid 500 Tablet (4) on the Kidneys?
Claribid has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Claribid 500 Tablet (4) on the Liver?
Claribid has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Claribid 500 Tablet (4) on the Heart?
Using Claribid does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Claribid 500 Tablet (4) unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Claribid 500 Tablet (4) habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Claribid 500 Tablet (4).
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Claribid 500 Tablet (4) you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Claribid 500 Tablet (4) should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Claribid 500 Tablet (4) is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Claribid 500 Tablet (4)
Taking Claribid 500 Tablet (4) with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Claribid 500 Tablet (4)
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Claribid 500 Tablet (4) with alcohol.
No, Claribid does not use for a cough. A cough is a symptom, of flu, colds, upper respiratory tract infection, asthma, COPD, laryngitis, bronchitis, and pneumonia. Claribid is used in relieving the cough only, when it is able to treat these diseases. But we know that cold and flu is viral, cough caused by this disease, medicine could not be used, and a cough caused by another disease like bronchitis, laryngitis, and upper respiratory tract infection it may be bacterial or viral, if the cause of this disease is bacterial infection then Claribid can be used. Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine for a cough.
No, Claribid is not good for a cold. Cold is a viral disease, whereas Claribid is used for bacterial infections only.
Claribid 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.
Yes, Claribid is safe to use, if taken prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed such as diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain. If you feel above mention side effects after taking medicine, please consult your doctor right away and follow his/her instructions.
No, Claribid does not treat urinary tract infection. Please consult your doctor about the best treatment for urinary tract infection.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Biaxin® Filmtab® (clarithromycin)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 754-755
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 326-328
