Claridase Strip Of 10 Tablets
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Description
Claridase Strip Of 10 Tablets is used in various infections on the body like the skin, soft tissue, chest and stomach infections. It contains clarithromycin which is an antibiotic medicine. It acts
by stopping the multiplication of bacteria. Do not take Claridase Strip Of 10 Tablets if you are having an allergy, abnormal heart rhythm, liver or kidney problems, low potassium or taking medicines for allergy. Do not use it in children below 12 years of age. It should be taken as directed by the doctor and in the correct doses and for the exact duration as prescribed. Before using Claridase Strip Of 10 Tablets , inform the doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding and about your detailed medical history.
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Uses | Bacterial infections |
Side effects | Stomach pain, diarrhoea, vomiting |
Therapy | ANTIBIOTIC |
Uses of Claridase Strip Of 10 Tablets
- Claridase Strip Of 10 Tablets 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 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 Claridase Strip Of 10 Tablets
- If you have any history of allergy to any of the contents of Claridase Strip Of 10 Tablets 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 Claridase Strip Of 10 Tablets 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 Claridase Strip Of 10 Tablets
- Diarrhoea
- Vomiting
- Stomach pain
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Skin rash
- Loss of Appetite
- Loss of taste
- Breathlessness
Precautions and Warnings of Claridase Strip Of 10 Tablets
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 any heart problems.
- Your blood magnesium level has previously been low.
- You have severe or prolonged diarrhoea (pseudomembranous colitis) during or after taking Claridase Strip Of 10 Tablets .
- You have used Claridase Strip Of 10 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 Claridase Strip Of 10 Tablets 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 Claridase Strip Of 10 Tablets therapy immediately. ...
- It is not recommended to use Claridase Strip Of 10 Tablets in children below 12 years of age.
Mode of Action of Claridase Strip Of 10 Tablets
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Claridase Strip Of 10 Tablets
- Take Claridase Strip Of 10 Tablets 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.
- If you are taking it once a day, then always take this medicine at the same time like in the early morning before breakfast.
- 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.
Interactions of Claridase Strip Of 10 Tablets
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way Claridase Strip Of 10 Tablets 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 Claridase Strip Of 10 Tablets can produce abnormal heart rhythm).
- Concomitant use of Claridase Strip Of 10 Tablets with other medicines like Digoxin, Quinidine, disopyramide, Verapamil (used in heart problems) may cause abnormal heart rhythm.
- The use of Claridase Strip Of 10 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 used of Warfarin, Phenprocoumon (blood-thinning medicines) with Claridase Strip Of 10 Tablets may increase the chances of bleeding.
Storage and disposal of Claridase Strip Of 10 Tablets
- Store Claridase Strip Of 10 Tablets below 30°C in the original packaging.
- Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
- Do not use this medicine after its expiry date.
- Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste.
Dosage of Claridase Strip Of 10 Tablets
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Content Details

Dr. Arpit Verma
MBBS, MD CCEBDM Diabetology

Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Is Clarithromycin the same as Amoxicillin?
Q: What is the use of Claridase Strip Of 10 Tablets ?
Q: Is Claridase Strip Of 10 Tablets an antibiotic?
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