Claribid 250mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
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Claribid 250 MG Description
Claribid 250 tablet is an antibiotic medicine. It is used to treat various bacterial infections on the body like infections of the skin, soft tissue, chest and stomach. Claribid 250 tablet contains c
larithromycin as the active ingredient. It acts by stopping the multiplication of infection-causing bacteria. Do not take this medicine if you are having an allergy, abnormal heart rhythm, liver or kidney problems, low potassium or taking medicines for allergy. Do not use Claribid 250 tablet in children below 12 years of age. This medicine should be taken in the exact dose and duration as directed by the doctor. Complete the entire course of antibiotics to prevent the risk of reinfection. Before using Claribid 250 tablet, inform the doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding about your detailed medical history.
Product Summary
| Offer Price | ₹230.10 |
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| Contains | Clarithromycin(250.0 Mg) |
| Uses | Bacterial infections |
| Side effects | Stomach pain, diarrhoea, vomiting, headache |
| Therapy | ANTIBIOTIC |
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Precautions and Warnings of Claribid 250 MG
Pregnancy
Q:
Can I take Claribid 250 tablet during pregnancy?
A:
Always consult your doctor if you are pregnant or are planning to have a baby. After careful clinical examination and evaluating risk-benefit aspects by the doctor, Claribid 250 tablet will be prescribed if necessary. Avoid self-medication.
Breast Feeding
Q:
Can I take Claribid 250 tablet while breastfeeding?
A:
There is limited data related to the safety of Claribid 250 tablet in breastfeeding mothers. Hence, it is not advisable to use this medicine before consulting your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
Driving
Q:
Can I drive if I have consumed Claribid 250 tablet?
A:
Claribid 250 tablet 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.
Alcohol
Q:
Can I drive if I have consumed Claribid 250 tablet?
A:
The chances of dizziness increase if you take Claribid 250 tablet 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.
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You have an allergy to lincomycin or clindamycin like antibiotics.
- You have abnormal liver or kidney functions.
- You have or had a history of any heart problems.
- Your blood magnesium level has previously been low.
- You have severe or prolonged diarrhoea (pseudomembranous colitis) during or after taking Claribid 250 tablet.
- You have used Claribid 250 tablet 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 250 tablet and benzodiazepines, such as alprazolam, triazolam and midazolam (medicines used in brain-related diseases).
- You take other medicines which affect your hearing function.
- In case of severe acute hypersensitivity reactions, such as anaphylaxis, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis (skin peeling with increase chances of infection), your doctor may discontinue Claribid 250 tablet therapy immediately. ...
- It is not recommended to use Claribid 250 tablet in children below 12 years of age.
Uses of Claribid 250 MG
- Claribid 250 tablet is used for the treatment of various infections in the body like infections of the throat, sinus, skin, soft tissue, and 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 of Claribid 250 MG
- If you have any history of allergy to any of the contents of Claribid 250 tablet or other macrolide antibiotics.
- If you have any abnormality in the heart rhythm like ventricular arrhythmia or QT prolongation.
- If you have any member in the family having 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 medicine along with Claribid 250 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, ranolazine (for prevention of heart attack and stroke), lovastatin, simvastatin (cholesterol-lowering medicines)....
Side effects of Claribid 250 MG
- Diarrhoea
- Vomiting
- Stomach pain
- Headache
- Dizziness
Mode of Action of Claribid 250 MG
How Does It Work?
Claribid 250 tablet is used to treat infections caused by bacteria. These bacteria also need growth and multiplication for their survival. Clarithromycin being antibiotic medicine halts their growth by blocking the protein synthesis process in them. Thus, their growth and multiplication get arrested and eventually it helps to treat the infectious conditions....
Directions for Use of Claribid 250 MG
- Take Claribid 250 tablet as directed by your doctor.
- Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
- Take it at a fixed time for optimal results.
- Do not consume more than the dose prescribed by your doctor.
Interactions of Claribid 250 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way Claribid 250 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 herbals 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 250 tablet can produce abnormal heart rhythm).
- Concomitant use of Claribid 250 tablet with other medicines like Digoxin, Quinidine, disopyramide, Verapamil (used in heart problems) may cause abnormal heart rhythm.
- The use of Claribid 250 tablet 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 used of Warfarin, Phenprocoumon (blood-thinning medicines) with Claribid 250 tablet may increase the chances of bleeding.
Storage and disposal of Claribid 250 MG
- Store Claribid 250 tablet below 30°C in the original packaging.
- Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Dosage of Claribid 250 MG
Overdose
Symptoms of an overdose of Claribid 250 tablet may increase the side effect of medicine. Taking too many tablets may cause abdominal discomfort and other problems. Contact your doctor immediately in case you take too much of the medicine....
Missed a Dose
It is advisable to complete the course of antibiotics. Do not miss any dose. If you have missed taking any dose of Claribid 250 tablet, then take it as early as you remember. If it is the time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule....
Content Details
WRITTEN BY
Dr. Arpit Verma
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
REVIEWED BY
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Is clarithromycin the same as amoxicillin?
A: No, amoxicillin and clarithromycin are both antibiotics but both the medicines are of a different class. They act on different bacteria with different modes of actions.
Q: What is the use of Claribid 250 tablet?
A: Claribid 250 tablet is used for the treatment of various infections in the body like infections of the throat, sinus, skin, soft tissue, chest (infection of lungs and windpipe). It is also used in the treatment of intestinal ulcers caused by bacteria known as helicobacter pylori.
Q: Is Claribid 250 tablet an antibiotic?
A: Yes, Claribid 250 tablet is an antibiotic medicine used to treat various bacterial infections.
Q: How to take Claribid 250?
- Take Claribid 250 tablet as directed by your doctor.
- Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
- Take it at a fixed time for optimal results.
- Do not consume more than the dose prescribed by your doctor.
Q: Does Claribid 250 cause sleepiness?
A: No, drowsiness/sleepiness is not a side effect of Claribid 250 tablet. However, if you experience any such effects after taking this medicine, it is recommended that you avoid driving, operating machines or performing any such tasks that require mental alertness.
References
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- Clarithromycin 500mg Tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 18 May 2022]
- Clarithromycin 500mg Tablets - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 18 May 2022]
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2022 [cited 18 May 2022]
Product Details
Brand
CLARIBID
Country of Origin
India
Expires on or After
30/12/2025
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