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Cloff 250mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
Cloff 250mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
Cloff 250mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
Cloff 250mg Strip Of 10 Tablets

Cloff 250mg Strip Of 10 Tablets

By ALEMBIC PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
10 Tablet(s) in Strip
MRP 267.56
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Cloff 250 MG Description

Cloff Tablet is an antibiotic medicine used in various infections of 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 this medicine if you are having an allergy, abnormal heart rhythm, liver or kidney problems, low potassium or taking medicines for allergy. Consult your doctor before you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not use it in children below 12 years of age.

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ContainsClarithromycin(250.0 Mg)
TherapyANTIBIOTIC
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uses

Uses of Cloff 250 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

Contraindications of Cloff 250 MG

  • If you have any history of allergy to any of the contents of this medicine 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 medicines along with Cloff 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 (chole...
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sideEffects

Side effects of Cloff 250 MG

  • Diarrhoea
  • Vomiting
  • Breathlessness
  • Rash
  • Loss of Appetite
  • Loss of taste
  • Headache
  • Abdomen pain
  • Dizziness
precautionsAndWarnings

Precautions and Warnings of Cloff 250 MG

pregnancy

Pregnancy

Q:
Can I take Cloff Tablet during pregnancy?
A:
Use of Cloff Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy, unless prescribed by your doctor.
breastfeeding

Breast Feeding

Q:
Can I take Cloff Tablet while breastfeeding?
A:
There 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

Driving

Q:
Can I drive if I have consumed Cloff Tablet?
A:
This 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.
alcohol

Alcohol

Q:
Can I consume alcohol with Cloff Tablet?
A:
The 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.
otherGeneralWarnings

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 Cloff Tablet.
  • You have used Cloff 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 Cloff 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 disc...
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  • It is not recommended to use Cloff Tablet in children below 12 years of age.
modeOfAction

Mode of Action of Cloff 250 MG

How Does It Work?

Bacteria need growth and multiplication for their survival. Cloff Tablet being antibiotic medicine, halts their growth by blocking the protein synthesis process in them. Thus, their growth and multipl...
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directionsForUse

Directions for Use of Cloff 250 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.
interactions

Interactions of Cloff 250 MG

Interactions with other medicines

  • Some medicines can affect the way Cloff 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 Cloff Tablet can produce abnormal heart rhythm).
  • Concomitant use of Cloff Tablet with other medicines like Digoxin, Quinidine, disopyramide, Verapamil (used in heart problems) may cause abnormal heart rhythm.
  • The use of Cloff 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 ...
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  • 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 th...
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  • Concomitant used of Warfarin, Phenprocoumon (blood-thinning medicines) with Cloff Tablet may increase the chances of bleeding.
storageAndDisposal

Storage and disposal of Cloff 250 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.
dosage

Dosage of Cloff 250 MG

Overdose

Symptoms of an overdose of Cloff Tablet may increase the side effects of medicine. 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 Cloff Tablet, then take it as early as you remember. If it is the time for your next ...
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Content Details

WRITTEN BY
doctor

Dr. Nikita Toshi

BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)

REVIEWED BY
doctor

Dr. Ritu Budania

MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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Q: Is Clarithromycin the same as Amoxicillin?

A: No, Amoxicillin and Clarithromycin both are 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 Cloff Tablet?

A: It 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 Cloff Tablet an antibiotic?

A: Yes, Cloff Tablet is an antibiotic medicine used to treat various bacterial infections.

Q: Can I stop taking Cloff Tablet on my own?

A: No, do not stop taking this medicine on your own. It is an antibiotic medicine and it should be taken for the exact duration prescribed by your doctor. Stopping the treatment in between may cause treatment failure or recurrence of the infection.
Product Details
Brand
CLOFF
Country of Origin
India
Expires on or After
30/03/2025
Last Updated on: 09 Aug 2021 | 05:37 PM (IST)

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