Claribid 500 Mg Tablet (Clarithromycin)

Description

Introduction

Claribid 500 Mg Tablet contains 500 mg of clarithromycin in tablet form. Clarithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic used for certain bacterial infections. Whether it is appropriate depends on the infection, the bacteria involved and the person’s medical history. Antibiotics do not treat colds, influenza or other viral infections.

What Is It?

Claribid 500 Mg Tablet is an oral clarithromycin product identified for bacterial infections. Clarithromycin is a prescription antibiotic. Tablets containing clarithromycin can differ in how they release the medicine, so the supplied pack should be checked for the release type and handling instructions. A pharmacist can clarify any product-specific details.

How Does It Work?

Clarithromycin interferes with bacterial protein production, stopping susceptible bacteria from growing. This helps the body clear the infection. It does not act against viruses, and some bacteria are resistant to it. The choice of antibiotic therefore depends on a clinical assessment of the infection and, where relevant, information about bacterial susceptibility.

Common Uses

Clarithromycin is used for certain bacterial infections of the chest, ears and skin. It may also be prescribed with other medicines to treat Helicobacter pylori infection associated with stomach ulcers. These are uses of clarithromycin generally. The product page identifies this tablet’s indication broadly as bacterial infections; ask a healthcare professional for guidance about a specific infection.

Available Strengths

This family is available in 250 mg, 500 mg.

Key Features

• Contains 500 mg of clarithromycin per tablet.
• Belongs to the macrolide class of antibiotics.
• Provided as a tablet for oral use.
• Identified for bacterial infections when clarithromycin is an appropriate treatment.
• The supplied pack should be checked to confirm the tablet’s release type and any handling directions.

Benefits

• Clarithromycin can treat infections caused by bacteria that are susceptible to it.
• It has a role in treating several types of bacterial infection when the diagnosis supports its use.
• As part of a prescribed combination regimen, it can help eliminate Helicobacter pylori.
• Tablet form offers an oral option when tablets are appropriate for the treatment plan.

These characteristics do not guarantee a response in every infection. Bacterial resistance and the person’s circumstances affect treatment selection.

Possible Side Effects

• Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and stomach discomfort are common side effects.
• Changes in taste, indigestion, headache or difficulty sleeping may also occur.
• Severe or persistent diarrhoea, particularly with blood or mucus, needs prompt medical assessment. It can occur during or after treatment.
• Seek urgent help for swelling of the face or throat, breathing difficulty, a severe rash, an irregular heartbeat or signs of liver problems such as yellowing of the skin or eyes.

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. The information supplied with the medicine and a pharmacist can provide more detail.

Precautions

• Tell the prescriber about any previous allergic reaction to clarithromycin or another medicine.
• Discuss existing liver or kidney problems before treatment.
• Mention abnormal heart rhythms, a prolonged QT interval or low blood potassium or magnesium.
• Tell the prescriber about myasthenia gravis, as clarithromycin may worsen its symptoms.
• Discuss pregnancy, plans for pregnancy or breastfeeding so the potential risks and benefits can be assessed.

Additional Precautions

• Report any previous jaundice or liver problems that occurred while taking clarithromycin.
• Tell a healthcare professional about severe or bloody diarrhoea during treatment or in the weeks afterwards.
• Clarithromycin may cause dizziness or confusion. Avoid driving or operating machinery if affected.
• Do not share an antibiotic prescribed for one person or keep leftover tablets for a later illness.
• Using antibiotics when they are not needed contributes to antibiotic resistance.

Storage Instructions

• Keep the tablets in their supplied packaging and follow the storage directions on the pack.
• Store away from excess heat, light and moisture.
• Keep medicines out of sight and reach of children.
• Ask a pharmacist about disposal of tablets that are no longer needed. Do not flush them down the toilet.

How to Take

• Follow the prescriber’s directions and the instructions supplied with the specific pack.
• Ask a pharmacist to confirm the release type before breaking, crushing or chewing a tablet.
• Complete the prescribed course unless a healthcare professional advises otherwise, even if symptoms improve.
• If a dose is missed, follow the supplied instructions or ask a pharmacist. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
• Contact a healthcare professional if symptoms worsen, fail to improve as expected or a troublesome side effect occurs.

The amount, timing and duration of treatment depend on the clinical situation and should be determined by the prescriber.

Drug Interactions

• Some cholesterol-lowering statins, including simvastatin and atorvastatin, can interact with clarithromycin.
• Warfarin and certain other medicines used to prevent blood clots may need review or monitoring.
• Colchicine, digoxin, some other heart medicines and certain epilepsy medicines can interact with clarithromycin.
• Theophylline, midazolam and domperidone are further examples requiring a medication review.
• St John’s wort and other herbal products should also be disclosed.

This is not a complete interaction list. Provide the prescriber or pharmacist with an up-to-date list of prescription medicines, non-prescription medicines and supplements. Do not change another medicine without professional guidance.

Why Choose This Product?

• It provides clarithromycin in an identified 500 mg tablet strength.
• Clarithromycin has an established role in treating selected bacterial infections when prescribed appropriately.
• The tablet form provides an oral option when a treatment plan calls for clarithromycin tablets.

Selection depends on the diagnosis, other medicines and relevant health conditions. Ask a healthcare professional for product-specific guidance if the pack details are unclear.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is Claribid 500 Mg Tablet an antibiotic?

Yes. It contains clarithromycin, a macrolide antibiotic used for certain bacterial infections.

Will it treat a cold or influenza?

No. Colds and influenza are viral illnesses, and clarithromycin does not treat viruses.

Does every bacterial infection respond to clarithromycin?

No. Some bacteria are resistant. Antibiotic selection depends on the infection and clinical assessment.

Can clarithromycin be used for a stomach ulcer?

It may be included with other medicines to treat ulcers linked to Helicobacter pylori. It is not used alone for that purpose.

Is this a modified-release tablet?

The product details do not specify the release type. Check the supplied pack or ask a pharmacist before altering the tablet.

Can clarithromycin cause stomach upset?

Yes. Nausea, diarrhoea and stomach discomfort are recognised side effects. Seek advice if symptoms are severe or persistent.

Can it interact with other medicines?

Yes. Interactions include some statins, blood-thinning medicines and heart medicines. A pharmacist can review the full medicine list.

What if symptoms do not improve?

Contact the prescriber if symptoms worsen or do not improve as expected. The diagnosis or treatment may need review.

How should unused tablets be discarded?

Ask a pharmacist about local medicine disposal arrangements. Keep unused tablets away from children while awaiting disposal.

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