Clarinova 250 Mg Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Sinusitis, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Clarinova 250 Mg Tablet have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Clarinova 250 Mg Tablet. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Clarinova 250 Mg Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Clarinova 250 Mg Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Clarinova 250 Mg Tablet is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Clarinova 250 Mg Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Clarinova 250 Mg Tablet related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Clarinova 250 Mg Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Clarinova 250 Mg Tablet 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 Clarinova 250 Mg Tablet is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Clarinova 250 Mg Tablet 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Clarinova 250 Mg Tablet is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Clarinova 250 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Clarinova can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Clarinova 250 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Clarinova for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Clarinova 250 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Clarinova may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Clarinova 250 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Clarinova on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Clarinova 250 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Clarinova for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Clarinova 250 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Clarinova 250 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Clarinova 250 Mg Tablet does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Clarinova 250 Mg Tablet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Clarinova 250 Mg Tablet only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Clarinova 250 Mg Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Clarinova 250 Mg Tablet
Taking Clarinova 250 Mg Tablet with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Clarinova 250 Mg Tablet
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Clarinova 250 Mg Tablet and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Clinically no any harmful interaction has been reported between Clarinova 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.
No, Clarinova does not use for a cough. A cough is a symptom, of flu, colds, upper respiratory tract infection, asthma, COPD, laryngitis, bronchitis, and pneumonia. Clarinova 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 Clarinova can be used. Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine for a cough.
Clarinova 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, Clarinova 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, Clarinova is not good for a cold. Cold is a viral disease, whereas Clarinova is used for bacterial infections only.
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