Claricet 250mg Tablet

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Orion Lifesciences
Active Ingredient	Clarithromycin (250mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Macrolides
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class	Macrolides
User Rating	4.8
User Reviews	485

FAQ

Can the use of Claricet 250mg cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Claricet 250mg can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea, talk to your doctor about it.

Can the use of Claricet 250mg cause infertility?

There is no firm evidence to suggest that the use of Claricet 250mg will cause infertility in males or females.

What if I don't get better after using Claricet 250mg?

Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.

How long does Claricet 250mg takes to work?

Usually, Claricet 250mg starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.

What if you forget to take Claricet Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Claricet 250mg, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Claricet 250mg Tablet Reviews

Claricet 250mg 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.

Claricet 250mg 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. No antacids should be taken within 2 hours of taking this medicine. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.

Common side effects with this medicine include diarrhea, nausea, indigestion, abdominal pain, headache, vomiting, and rash. These are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if you find these side effects do not resolve or persist for a longer duration.

Inform your doctor if you have any previous history of allergy or heart problems before taking this medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using this medicine.

How Claricet 250mg Tablet Works

Claricet 250mg 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.

How to Use Claricet 250mg Tablet

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. Claricet 250mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.Avoid Claricet 250mg with tyramine-rich food such as cheese, smoked fish, meats and some types of beer.

Benefits of Claricet 250mg Tablet

In Treatment of Bacterial infections: Claricet 250mg is an antibiotic medicine that can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. These include 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. It stops further growth of the bacteria causing the infection and helps treat your infection.This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.

Uses of Claricet 250mg Tablet

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Claricet 250mg Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

Claricet 250mg may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Liver ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Claricet 250mg is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Claricet 250mg may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney ^CAUTION

Claricet 250mg should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Claricet 250mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Claricet 250mg is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Claricet 250mg 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.

Driving ^UNSAFE

Claricet 250mg may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Quick Tips

Take it 1 hour before or two hours after food.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Stop taking Claricet 250mg and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking it.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
Your doctor has prescribed Claricet 250mg to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
Do not take antacids 2 hours before or after taking Claricet 250mg.

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