Clarithromycin: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan
Clarithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic available as tablets, extended-release tablets and suspensions for children.
What is Clarithromycin used for?
- Chest infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia
- Throat, sinus and ear infections
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Clearing H. pylori infection, together with other medicines
Common side effects of Clarithromycin
Not everyone gets side effects. Those reported more often include:
- Nausea, diarrhoea or stomach pain
- A metallic or altered taste
- Headache
- Difficulty sleeping
Get medical help if you have a fast or irregular heartbeat, fainting, severe diarrhoea, yellowing of the skin or eyes, or signs of a serious allergic reaction.
Precautions before using Clarithromycin
- It interacts with many medicines, including some statins (such as simvastatin), colchicine, some heart rhythm medicines and blood thinners. Tell your doctor about everything you take.
- Tell your doctor if you have heart rhythm problems, low potassium or magnesium, or liver or kidney disease.
- Do not take it if you are allergic to erythromycin, azithromycin or other macrolides.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Finish the full course as prescribed.
Frequently asked questions about Clarithromycin
Is clarithromycin used for H. pylori?
Yes. It is often part of combination treatment for H. pylori, together with an acid-lowering medicine such as omeprazole or esomeprazole and another antibiotic.
Clarithromycin brands and prices in Pakistan
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Medical disclaimer: This page is for general information only and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Do not start, stop or change any medicine, or its dose, without speaking to a qualified healthcare professional.