Claricin 60 ml Suspension

Claricin 60 ml Suspension

COMPOSITION

Tablet 250: Clarithromycin USP 250 mg.

Tablet 500: Clarithromycin USP 500 mg.

Powder for Suspension: Clarithromycin USP 125 mg/5 ml.

INDICATIONS

Respiratory tract infections, Skin and soft tissue infections. It is also indicated as adjunct in the treatment of duodenal ulcers for the eradication of H. pylori. Disseminated or localized mycobacterial infections due to Mycobacterium avium or Mycobacterium intracellulare. Localized infections due to Mycobacterium chelonae, Mycobacterium fortuitum, or Mycobacterium kansasii.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

Adults :

Recommended dosage in adults is 250 mg every 12 hrs for 7 days. In severe cases, dosage may be increased up to 500 mg every 12 hrs for up to 14 days. Eradication of H. pylori:

CLARICIN 500 mg thrice daily with Omeprazole 40 mg once daily followed by Omeprazole 20 mg once daily (2 weeks regimen).Or Omeprazole 20 mg twice daily, CLARICIN 500 mg twice daily and Amoxycillin 1 g twice daily (1 week regimen).

Children:

The normal daily dose of children aged 6 months and above is 15 mg per kg of weight.

OR AS DIRECTED BY THE PHYSICIAN.

SIDE EFFECTS

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal pain. Stomatitis and glossitis have been reported. Other side effects include headache and allergic reactions ranging from urticaria and mild skin rashes.

PRECAUTIONS&CONTRAINDICATIONS

It is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to Clarithromycin or any other macrolide antibiotics. Concomitant administration with Theophylline has been associated with increased serum Theophylline level. Effects of Digoxin and Warfarin may be potentiated with concomitant administration with Clarithromycin.

DRUG INTERACTIONS

Clarithromycin should not be prescribed with Terfenadine and Cisapride.

SUPPLY

Tablet 250: 2 x 4 tablets in blister.

Tablet 500: 2 x 4 tablets in blister.

Powder for Suspension: 60 ml suspension.