Clarithromycin 500 mg Tablets

Clarithromycin 500 mg Tablets – CLARIGATE 500™ Tablets contain a medicine called Clarithromycin, which is used to treat bacterial infections. Clarithromycin is an antibiotic that helps treat infections in the tonsils, sinuses, ears, nose, throat, skin, soft tissues, and lungs (like pneumonia). It stops bacteria from making important proteins they need to live and do their jobs. So, it keeps the bacteria from growing and stops the infection from spreading.

Uses of Clarithromycin 500 mg Tablets

Clarithromycin 500mg Tablet is used to treat bacterial infections. Here are the different ways to use the Tablet:

• The anti-biotic Tablet is often given to treat lung infections like bronchitis and pneumonia caused by certain bacteria.
• This Tablet is good for treating skin infections like cellulitis or impetigo, which are caused by bacteria.
• Clarithromycin 500mg Tablet is used to treat sudden bacterial sinus infections, helping to reduce stuffy nose and facial pain caused by these infections.
• This Tablet is commonly used to help with ear infections (otitis media), easing ear pain and swelling.

Precautions to use for Clarithromycin 500 mg Tablets

• Do not take Clarithromycin 500mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of the components.
• Iron and antacid medicines can bind to Clarithromycin 500mg Tablet so take at least a 2-hour gap between them. This medicine makes the skin more sensitive towards the sun so use proper sunscreen before going out.
• Do not overuse this medicine as mayaffect your blood, kidney and liver health.
• Before taking the medicine, inform your doctor if you have a history of heart problems and allergies.

Directions to use for Clarithromycin 500 mg Tablets

You should take this medicine by mouth, ideally one hour before or two hours after eating. Do not take antacids within 2 hours of this medicine. Use it regularly at the same times as your doctor said. Don’t miss any doses and make sure to complete all your medicine, even if you start feeling better. If you stop taking the medicine too soon, the infection might come back or get worse.

Possible Side Effects of Clarithromycin 500 mg Tablets

Here are the common side effects of the Clarithromycin 500mg Tablet, given below:

• Abdominal pain
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Taste change
• Rash
• Abnormal liver function tests
• Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
• Dyspepsia