- Overview
- Uses
- Benefits
- Side Effect
- How to use
- How It works
- What if you forget to take?
- Safety Advice
- FAQ
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Last Updated On: May 28, 2023
Clariwin 500mg
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Product Overview
Composition: Clarithromycin (500mg)
Clariwin 500 Tablet is an antibiotic used to treat various types of infections. It is effective in most infections of the respiratory tract, ear, nose, throat, lungs, and skin. It is also effective against a bacteria known as H. pylori, which is associated with peptic ulcer disease.
Clariwin 500 Tablet is also effective against some infections (e.g., MAC or Mycobacterium avium complex) seen in people with reduced immunity. It stops the bacteria from growing, which helps to resolve your symptoms and cure your infection. This medicine is taken orally, preferably either one hour before or 2 hours after a meal.
Uses
Treatment of Bacterial infections
Side Effect
Common side effects:
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Rash
- Injection site phlebitis
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Abnormal taste
How to use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Clariwin 500 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Clariwin 500 Tablet with tyramine-rich food such as cheese, smoked fish, meats and some types of beer.
How It works
Clariwin 500 Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus, it stops the bacteria from growing, and prevents the infection from spreading.
Safety Advice for Clariwin 500mg
Pregnancy
Clariwin 500 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding
Clariwin 500 Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
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