Claribid 500mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
Claribid 500 MG Description
Claribid 500 tablet is an antibiotic medicine used in various infections of the body like the skin, soft tissue, chest and stomach infections. It contains clarithromycin, an antibiotic medicine. It acts by stopping the multiplication of bacteria.
Clarithromycin in tab Claribid acts by inhibiting the growth of infection-causing bacteria. Take this medicine as advised by your doctor for the prescribed duration. You should take Claribid 500 with meals to avoid stomach upset.
Clarinova 500 tablet, Clarigard 500 tablet, Crixan 500 tablet, Zoclar 500 tablet, and Maclar 500 tablet also have clarithromycin, an antibiotic medicine.
The course of the antibiotics should be completed as per the directions given by the doctor, and it should not be stopped abruptly on your own. Stopping the course on your own may lead to antibiotic resistance and the recurrence of infection. Do not use it in children below 12 years of age.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹401.56 |
You Save | ₹44.62 (10% on MRP) |
Contains | Clarithromycin(500.0 Mg) |
Uses | Bacterial infections |
Side effects | Diarrhoea, vomiting, breathlessness, rash, loss of Appetite |
Therapy | ANTIBIOTIC |
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Uses of Claribid 500 MG
- 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 of Claribid 500 MG
- 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 of Claribid 500 MG
- Diarrhoea
- Vomiting
- Rash
- Loss of Appetite
- Loss of taste
- Headache
- Abdomen pain
- Dizziness
Precautions and Warnings of Claribid 500 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
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 of Claribid 500 MG
- 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 of Claribid 500 MG
- 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 of Claribid 500 MG
- 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.
Dosage of Claribid 500 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Mode of Action of Claribid 500 MG
How Does It Work?
Interactions of Claribid 500 MG
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.
Content Details
Dr. Nikita Toshi
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Is Claribid 500 tablet an antibiotic?
Q: Can I stop taking Claribid 500 tablet on my own?
Q: When should I take Claribid 500?
Q: Can Claribid 500 be taken for the common cold?
Q: How long does Claribid take to work?
Q: Is Claribid and clarithromycin the same?
Q: Can I start taking Claribid 500 on my own for throat infection?
References
- Clarithromycin 500mg Tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 8 April 2022]
- Clarithromycin 500mg Tablets - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 8 April 2022]
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2022 [cited 8 April 2022]
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