Clarithromycin 500mg Tab, 100ct Bottle

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What is Clarithromycin and how is it used?

Clarithromycin is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of many different bacterial infections, including stomach ulcers and Helicobacter pylori. Clarithromycin may be used alone or with other medications.

Clarithromycin is an antibiotic.

It is not known if Clarithromycin is safe and effective in children younger than 6 months of age.

INDICATIONS

Acute Bacterial Exacerbation Of Chronic Bronchitis

CLARITHROMYCIN (Filmtab, Granules) and CLARITHROMYCIN XL Filmtab are indicated in adults for the treatment of mild to moderate infections caused by susceptible isolates due to Haemophilus influenzae, Haemophilus parainfluenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis, or Streptococcus pneumoniae [see INDICATIONS AND USAGE].

Acute Maxillary Sinusitis

CLARITHROMYCIN (Filmtab, Granules) and CLARITHROMYCIN XL Filmtab (in adults) are indicated for the treatment of mild to moderate infections caused by susceptible isolates due to Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis, or Streptococcus pneumoniae [see INDICATIONS AND USAGE].

Community-Acquired Pneumonia

CLARITHROMYCIN (Filmtab, Granules) and CLARITHROMYCIN XL Filmtab are indicated [see INDICATIONS AND USAGE] for the treatment of mild to moderate infections caused by susceptible isolates due to:

  • Haemophilus influenzae (in adults)
  • Haemophilus parainfluenzae (CLARITHROMYCIN XL Filmtab in adults)
  • Moraxella catarrhalis (CLARITHROMYCIN XL Filmtab in adults)
  • Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Chlamydophila pneumoniae (CLARITHROMYCIN XL Filmtab [in adults]; CLARITHROMYCIN Filmtab and CLARITHROMYCIN Granules [in adults and pediatric patients])

Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis

CLARITHROMYCIN Filmtab and CLARITHROMYCIN Granules are indicated for the treatment of mild to moderate infections caused by susceptible isolates due to Streptococcus pyogenes as an alternative in individuals who cannot use first line therapy.

Uncomplicated Skin And Skin Structure Infections

CLARITHROMYCIN Filmtab and CLARITHROMYCIN Granules are indicated for the treatment of mild to moderate infections caused by susceptible isolates due to Staphylococcus aureus, or Streptococcus pyogenes.

Acute Otitis Media

CLARITHROMYCIN Filmtab and CLARITHROMYCIN Granules are indicated in pediatric patients for the treatment of mild to moderate infections caused by susceptible isolates due to Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis, or Streptococcus pneumoniae [see Clinical Studies].

Treatment And Prophylaxis Of Disseminated Mycobacterial Infections

CLARITHROMYCIN Filmtab and CLARITHROMYCIN Granules are indicated for the treatment of mild to moderate infections caused by susceptible isolates due to Mycobacterium avium or Mycobacterium intracellulare in patients with advanced HIV infection [see Clinical Studies].

Helicobacter Pylori Infection And Duodenal Ulcer Disease

CLARITHROMYCIN Filmtab is given in combination with other drugs in adults as described below to eradicate H. pylori. The eradication of H. pylori has been demonstrated to reduce the risk of duodenal ulcer recurrence [see Clinical Studies].

  • CLARITHROMYCIN Filmtab in combination with amoxicillin and PREVACID (lansoprazole) or PRILOSEC (omeprazole) Delayed-Release Capsules, as triple therapy, are indicated for the treatment of patients with H. pylori infection and duodenal ulcer disease (active or five-year history of duodenal ulcer) to eradicate H. pylori.
  • CLARITHROMYCIN Filmtab in combination with PRILOSEC (omeprazole) capsules are indicated for the treatment of patients with an active duodenal ulcer associated with H. pylori infection. Regimens which contain CLARITHROMYCIN Filmtab as the single antibacterial agent are more likely to be associated with the development of clarithromycin resistance among patients who fail therapy. Clarithromycin-containing regimens should not be used in patients with known or suspected clarithromycin resistant isolates because the efficacy of treatment is reduced in this setting.

Limitations Of Use

CLARITHROMYCIN XL Filmtab is indicated only for acute maxillary sinusitis, acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, and community-acquired pneumonia in adults. The efficacy and safety of CLARITHROMYCIN XL Filmtab in treating other infections for which CLARITHROMYCIN Filmtab and CLARITHROMYCIN Granules are approved have not been established.

There is resistance to macrolides in certain bacterial infections caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae and Staphylococcus aureus. Susceptibility testing should be performed when clinically indicated.

Usage

To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of CLARITHROMYCIN and other antibacterial drugs, CLARITHROMYCIN should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. When culture and susceptibility information are available, they should be considered in selecting or modifying antibacterial therapy. In the absence of such data, local epidemiology and susceptibility patterns may contribute to the empiric selection of therapy.