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Claricin is a prescription drug, available for use as Syrup, Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Sinusitis, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis. Secondary and off-label uses of Claricin have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Claricin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Claricin have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Claricin normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Claricin has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Claricin has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Claricin related warnings section.
The section on Claricin contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Claricin may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Claricin, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Claricin 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
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Is the use of Claricin safe for pregnant women?
Claricin can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Claricin safe during breastfeeding?
Claricin may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Claricin on the Kidneys?
Claricin rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Claricin on the Liver?
Claricin has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Claricin on the Heart?
You can take Claricin without any fear of damage to the heart.
Claricin 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 Claricin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Claricin habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Claricin is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Claricin, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Claricin can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Claricin is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Claricin for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Claricin
You can take Claricin with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Claricin
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Claricin.
No, Claricin is not good for a cold. Cold is a viral disease, whereas Claricin is used for bacterial infections only.
Clinically no any harmful interaction has been reported between Claricin 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.
Claricin is a macrolide antibiotic, it works by inhibiting the bacterial protein synthesis which is necessary for bacteria to perform a vital activity. Thus, it stops the growth of bacteria in our body an prevent the infections. Its effects may be bacteriostatic or bactericidal depending on the drug concentration.
Yes, Claricin can be prescribed for pneumonia. It is a medical condition which affects the lungs, characterized by inflammation of alveoli or other related structure which are responsible for respiration. The most common cause of pneumonia is the bacterial infection, and often Claricin is prescribed for it. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for pneumonia.
Yes, Claricin can treat gonorrhea and chlamydia. For the mild infection, a single dose is given whereas in case of severe infection treatment should be given for at least one week, and response should be closely monitored by a healthcare provider. However, you must consult your doctor before taking any antibiotic for treating gonorrhea and chlamydia.
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