Claribid 500 Tablet
10 Tablet(s) in Strip
Product Summary
Claribid 500 mg Tablet contains clarithromycin 500 mg, a macrolide antibiotic used for susceptible bacterial throat, sinus, skin, soft tissue, chest and lung infections and Helicobacter pylori eradication in combination therapy. Abbott Healthcare manufactures it; clarithromycin blocks bacterial protein production, stopping susceptible bacteria from multiplying.
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Last updated on: 13 October 2026 | 4:49 PM (IST)
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| Therapy | Antibiotic |
| Composition | Clarithromycin(500.0 Mg) Clarithromycin 500.0 Mg |
Clarithromycin 500.0 Mg
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Claribid 500 Tablet is an antibiotic medication used to treat various bacterial infections throughout the body, including those of the skin, soft tissues, chest, and stomach. It helps control and eliminate bacterial infections, providing relief from symptoms like redness, swelling, pain, and fever. By targeting the bacteria causing the infection, Claribid 500 Tablet supports faster recovery and prevents the infection from spreading further.
The active ingredient in Claribid 500 Tablet is clarithromycin, which works by inhibiting the growth and multiplication of bacteria. This helps the body fight off infections more effectively and reduces the risk of complications. Regular use as prescribed ensures that the infection is fully treated and lowers the chance of recurrence.
Other medicines containing clarithromycin include Clarinova 500 tablet, Clarigard 500 tablet, Crixan 500 tablet, Zoclar 500 tablet, and Maclar 500 tablet. These medicines work in a similar way to target bacterial infections, but your doctor will recommend the most suitable option based on your condition and health status.
Claribid 500 Tablet should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor, usually with meals to reduce the risk of stomach upset. Completing the full course of treatment is very important, even if you start feeling better before the medication is finished. Stopping the medicine prematurely may lead to antibiotic resistance, making the infection harder to treat and potentially causing it to return.
This medicine is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. Before starting Claribid 500 Tablet, inform your doctor about your complete medical history, any allergies, and all other medicines or supplements you are taking. When used responsibly under medical supervision, Claribid 500 Tablet effectively treats bacterial infections and supports a safe and speedy recovery.
Uses
- For the treatment of various infections in the body like infections of throat, sinus, skin, soft tissue, chest (infection of lungs and windpipe).
- It is also used in the treatment of ulcers in the intestine caused by bacteria known as helicobacter pylori. It is also used for pneumonia as well as for skin infections.
Contraindications
- If you are allergic to clarithromycin or any other ingredient of Claribid 500 tablet.
- If you have any abnormality in the heart rhythm like ventricular arrhythmia or QT prolongation.
- If you have any member of the family who has a history of abnormal heart rhythm or QT prolongation.
- If you have any liver and/or kidney problems.
- If you are taking medicines such as terfenadine, astemizole, cisapride or pimozide. (as these medicines along with Claribid 500 tablet can produce abnormal heart rhythm).
- If you are taking other medicines which may produce abnormal heart rhythm.
- If you have low potassium levels in the blood.
- If you are taking medicines like ergotamine, dihydroergotamine (for migraine), colchicine (for gout), ticagrelor and ranolazine (for prevention of heart attack and stroke), lovastatin, simvastatin (cholesterol-lowering medicines).
Side effects
- Diarrhoea
- Vomiting
- Rash
- Loss of Appetite
- Loss of taste
- Headache
- Abdomen pain
- Dizziness
Precautions and Warnings
Alcohol
UNSAFEThe chances of dizziness increases if you take this medicine with alcohol. Even alcohol adds on the side effects related to the liver with concomitant use of this medicine. So, avoid using this medicine with alcohol.
Pregnancy
WITH CAUTIONUse of Claribid 500 tablet is not recommended during pregnancy, unless prescribed by your doctor.
Breastfeeding
WITH CAUTIONThere is limited data related to the safety of this medicine in lactating mothers. Hence, it is not advisable to use this medicine before consulting your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
Driving
WITH CAUTIONThis medicine may cause dizziness, headache, tiredness or feel sick. Any of these side effects would reduce your ability to react; so do not drive or use machinery if you are taking this medicine.
Other General Warnings
- You have an allergy to lincomycin or clindamycin-like antibiotics.
- You have abnormal liver or kidney functions.
- You have or had a history of heart problems.
- Your blood magnesium level has previously been low.
- You have severe or prolonged diarrhoea (pseudomembranous colitis) during or after taking Claribid 500 tablets.
- You have used Claribid 500 tablets before on several occasions or for a long time.
- You have signs and symptoms of liver disease such as loss of appetite, jaundice, dark urine, itching or abdomen pain.
- You are using a combination of Claribid 500 tablets and benzodiazepines, such as alprazolam, triazolam and midazolam (medicines used in brain-related diseases).
- You take other medicines which affect your hearing function.
Directions for use
- Take this medicine as a whole with a sufficient amount of water. Do not break or chew the medicine.
- Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.
- Even after improvement of symptoms continue taking this medicine for the period your doctor has prescribed to control the symptoms and as a preventive measure.
Storage and disposal
- Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
- Do not use this medicine after its expiry date.
- Store it below 30°C in the original packaging.
- Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste.
Quick tips
- You should always complete the entire course of treatment with antibiotics as prescribed by your doctor, even if you start feeling better after taking this medicine.
- Missing a dose or stopping this medicine can cause treatment failure.
- Let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems before starting treatment with Claribid 500 tablets.
- Some individuals may experience headaches, diarrhoea, loss of appetite, rash, and nausea/vomiting while taking this medicine. Inform your doctor if these effects bother you or do not go away.
- In case of severe acute hypersensitivity reactions, such as anaphylaxis, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis (skin peeling with increased chances of infection), your doctor may discontinue Claribid 500 tablet therapy immediately.
- It is not recommended to use Claribid 500 tablets in children below 12 years of age.
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Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way Claribid 500 tablet works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbs you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interactions.
- Especially, if you are taking medicines such as terfenadine, astemizole, cisapride or pimozide. (as these medicines along with Claribid 500 tablet can produce abnormal heart rhythm).
- Concomitant use of Claribid 500 tablets with other medicines like Digoxin, Quinidine, disopyramide, and Verapamil (used in heart problems) may cause abnormal heart rhythm.
- The use of Claribid 500 tablets with nateglinide, repaglinide or insulin (treatment of diabetes) can result in further lowering of blood glucose levels. Hence, if the combination is used then the blood sugar levels should be monitored.
- The effect of Carbamazepine, phenytoin, valproate (medicines to treat epilepsy or fits) and Theophylline (used in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) increases when used together with this medicine.
- Concomitant use of Warfarin, and Phenprocoumon (blood-thinning medicines) with Claribid 500 tablet may increase the chances of bleeding.
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References
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- Clarithromycin 500mg Tablets - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 8 April 2022]
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