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Clarimin Benefits & Uses

Clarimin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
Tonsillitis
Bronchitis (Read More - How to Treat Bronchitis at Home: Simple and Effective Remedies)

Other Benefits

Bacterial Skin Infections
Bacterial Infections
H. Pylori
Pneumonia
Ear Infection
Skin Infections (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)
Food Poisoning
Throat Infection

Clarimin Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: H. Pylori Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: H. Pylori Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: H. Pylori Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Bacterial Skin Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Clarimin Related Warnings

Is the use of Clarimin safe for pregnant women?

Clarimin has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Clarimin without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Clarimin safe during breastfeeding?

Clarimin has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Clarimin on the Kidneys?

Clarimin rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Clarimin on the Liver?

Side effects of Clarimin rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Clarimin on the Heart?

Clarimin is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Clarimin with Other Drugs

Clarimin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Almotriptan

Gatifloxacin

Moxifloxacin

Simvastatin

Warfarin

Artemether,Lumefantrine

Moderate

Metformin

Paracetamol,Codeine

Clarimin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Clarimin unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Jaundice
Myasthenia Gravis
Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Clarimin

Is this Clarimin habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Clarimin.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Clarimin as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Clarimin should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Clarimin is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Clarimin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Clarimin

It is safe to take Clarimin with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Clarimin

Information about the interaction of Clarimin and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Clarimin

Question over 5 years ago

Can Clarimin cause diarrheoa?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Yes, Clarimin may cause diarrhea. Diarrhea is a common side effects of this drug. If you feel excessive diarrhea after taking this medicine, please consult your doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can Clarimin treat gonorrhea and chlamydia?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Clarimin 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.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Clarimin on my own or without doctors advice?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Discontinuing Clarimin 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Clarimin treat pneumonia?

Dr. K. M. Bhatt MBBS, PG Dip , Cardiology, Pediatrics, General Surgery, General Physician, Emergency Medicine, Physical Medicine

Yes, Clarimin 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 Clarimin is prescribed for it. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for pneumonia.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Clarimin without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Rajeev Kumar Ranjan MBBS , Pulmonology

Clarimin is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to the people to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.