Clarimin is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet, Injection. Sinusitis, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Clarimin has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Clarimin. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Clarimin can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Clarimin go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Clarimin is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Clarimin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Clarimin contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Clarimin have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Clarimin, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Clarimin 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Clarimin is used -
Moderate
Mild
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.
Is the use of Clarimin safe during breastfeeding?
Clarimin has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Clarimin on the Kidneys?
Clarimin rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Clarimin on the Liver?
Side effects of Clarimin rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Clarimin on the Heart?
Clarimin is not harmful for the heart.
Clarimin 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 Clarimin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Clarimin habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Clarimin.
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.
Is it safe?
Clarimin should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Clarimin is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Clarimin
It is safe to take Clarimin with food.
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.
Yes, Clarimin can be used to treat bacterial vaginosis. Because this drug is highly susceptible to the bacteria which cause vaginosis, that's why this antibiotic is used to treat it. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment and medication for bacterial vaginosis.
Clinically no any harmful interaction has been reported between Clarimin 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.
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.
Clarimin 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, 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.
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