Clarimycin Dosage & Drug Information

Indications/Uses

Nasopharyngeal, lower resp tract, skin & soft tissue infections.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 250 mg 12 hrly, may be increased up to 500 mg 12 hrly in severe infections. Duration: 6-14 days. Renal impairment ½ adult dose. Max: 14 days.

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to macrolides. Concomitant therapy w/ terfenadine.

Special Precautions

Hepatic impairment, renal failure. Pregnancy & lactation.

Adverse Reactions

GI & CNS disturbances, headache, altered taste, transient elevated liver enzymes, allergic reactions.

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Drug Interactions

Concomitant use w/ carbamazepine, theophylline, digoxin, warfarin, terfenadine.

MIMS Class

Macrolides

ATC Classification

J01FA09 - clarithromycin ; Belongs to the class of macrolides. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.

Regulatory Classification

B

Presentation/Packing

Form

Clarimycin FC tab 250 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's

Form

Clarimycin FC tab 500 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's

Clarimycin

clarithromycin

Manufacturer:

Y.S.P. Industries

Distributor:

Y.S.P. Industries