Claryn Dosage/Direction for Use

Film-coated tablet: The usual recommended dosage of clarithromycin in adults is one 250 mg tablet twice daily. In severe infections, the dosage can be increased to 500 mg twice daily or as prescribed by the physician.
Children 15 mg/kg/day in 2 divided doses maximum of 500 mg every 12 hour. The usual duration of therapy is 5 to 14 days excluding treatment of community acquired pneumonia and sinusitis which require 6 to 14 days of therapy.
Granules for suspension: Children: 15 mg/kg/day in two (2) divided doses maximum of 500 mg every 12 hours.
7-12 years: 7.5 mL-10 mL (1½ tsp-2 tsp).
2-6 years: 5 mL (1 tsp).
6 months-1 year: 2.5 mL (½ tsp.)
To be taken every 12 hours or as prescribed by the physician.
The usual duration of therapy is 5 to 14 days excluding treatment of community acquired pneumonia and sinusitis which require 6 to 14 days therapy.
Direction for Reconstitution: To make 50 mL reconstituted suspension, add approximately 40 mL of water. Shake well until the granules are evenly suspended. The suspension is stable for one week at temperatures not exceeding 30°C and two weeks under refrigeration (2-8°C).