A very serious allergic reaction is rare. However, please seek medical help if you notice any symptoms getting worse like rash, itching or swelling.It is also used for treating skin and soft tissue infections, acute otitis media (ear infection), and mycobacterium avium infections (type of bacteria).
clarithromycin
Clarithromycin is used in lower and upper respiratory tract infections, Bronchitis (inflammation in lungs), skin and soft tissue (muscles, tendons, ligaments etc) infections, acute otitis, pharangitis, tonsillitis, helicobacter pylori infections.
Contradications
Clarithromycin should not be used in following conditions:
- Diarrhea from an infection with clostridium difficile.
- Low amount of magnesium in the blood.
- Low amount of magnesium in the blood.
- Myasthenia Gravis disease.
- Coronary artery disease.
- In case of rapid ventricular heartbeat.
Side effects
Some patients might experience stomach upset, Paraesthesia (tingling sensation due to nerve damage), Stomatitis (inflammation of mouth or lips), or Glossitis (inflammation of tongue). Please consult your doctor if you experience any of these symptoms.
Expert Advice
- Store clarithromycin at room temperature away from direct heat and sunlight. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
- Do not flush or throw away the medicine when not is use please ask your pharmacist to guide you about disposal of this medicine.
FAQs
Can I face a serious allergic reaction after using clarithromycin?
Can I refrigerate clarithromycin?
Please store clarithromycin at room temperature away from direct heat and sunlight, do not refrigerate it.
Do I have to take clarithromycin with or without food?
Clarithromycin is an extended-release tablet and should be taken with food.
In how many days clarithromycin shows effects on skin infections?
Clarithromycin can take around 7 days to have a noticeable change on skin infections.
What is the major advantage of clarithromycin?
Clarithromycin has a longer serum half-life and better tissue penetration than other antibiotics.
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