Clarithro 500 Tablet (5): Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Clarithro Benefits & Uses

Clarithro is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
Tonsillitis
Bronchitis

Other Benefits

Clarithro 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

Clarithro Related Warnings

Is the use of Clarithro safe for pregnant women?

Clarithro should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Clarithro safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Clarithro on breastfeeding women are very mild.

Mild
What is the effect of Clarithro on the Kidneys?

Clarithro rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Clarithro on the Liver?

Clarithro has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Clarithro on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Clarithro for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Clarithro with Other Drugs

Clarithro 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

Clarithro Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Clarithro 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 Clarithro

Is this Clarithro habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Clarithro is addictive.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Clarithro is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

Clarithro is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Clarithro Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Clarithro

You can take Clarithro with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Clarithro

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Clarithro with alcohol.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Clarithro

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Clarithro for abscess?

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Clarithro 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Clarithro treat a urinary tract infection?

Dr. Rajeev Kumar Ranjan MBBS , Pulmonology

No, Clarithro does not treat urinary tract infection. Please consult your doctor about the best treatment for urinary tract infection.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Clarithro used for cough?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

No, Clarithro does not use for a cough. A cough is a symptom, of flu, colds, upper respiratory tract infection, asthma, COPD, laryngitis, bronchitis, and pneumonia. Clarithro 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 Clarithro can be used. Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine for a cough.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Clarithro with oral contraceptive pills?

Dr. Rajeev Kumar Ranjan MBBS , Pulmonology

Clinically no any harmful interaction has been reported between Clarithro 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Clarithro treat pneumonia?

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

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