Clacina 500 mg

Indication

Antibacterial for infections caused by susceptible organisms, including respiratory tract infections (pharyngitis, sinusitis, bronchitis, pneumonia), skin and soft tissue infections, and as part of Helicobacter pylori eradication therapy.

Ingredients

• Clarithromycin 500 mg

Direction

Adults: usually 250-500 mg twice daily for 7-14 days, with or without food, as directed by a physician.

Side effects

• Nausea
• diarrhoea
• abdominal pain or altered taste
• Headache
• skin rash
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.

Precautions

• Do not use if allergic to macrolide antibiotics
• Many drug interactions (e.g. statins
• ergotamine
• some heart medicines)
• tell your doctor about all medicines you take
• Use with caution in liver or kidney disease
• heart rhythm problems
• pregnancy or breastfeeding
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.