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Clarito 500mg Tablet

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Product introduction

Clarito 500mg Tablet 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.

Clarito 500mg Tablet 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.


Uses of Clarito Tablet

Benefits of Clarito Tablet

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Clarito 500mg Tablet 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.

Side effects of Clarito Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Clarito

  • Abdominal pain
  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Headache
  • Rash
  • Abnormal liver function tests
  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
  • Dyspepsia
  • Taste change

How to use Clarito 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. Clarito 500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Clarito 500mg Tablet with tyramine-rich food such as cheese, smoked fish, meats and some types of beer.

How Clarito Tablet works

Clarito 500mg Tablet 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
Clarito 500mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Clarito 500mg Tablet 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.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Clarito 500mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Clarito 500mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Clarito 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Clarito 500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Clarito 500mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Clarito 500mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Clarito Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Clarito 500mg Tablet, 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.

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Quick tips

  • Your doctor has prescribed Clarito 500mg Tablet to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
  • 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.
  • Take it 1 hour before or two hours after food.
  • Do not take antacids 2 hours before or after taking Clarito 500mg Tablet.
  • 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 Clarito 500mg Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking it.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Macrolides
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Macrolides

Interaction with drugs

Taking Clarito with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concurrent use may cause muscle damage. Clarithromycin may raise blood levels of Simvastatin. Do not consume Simvastatin with Clarithromycin. If Clarithromycin is essential, your d... More
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and can be fatal. Do not consume Domperidone with Clarithromycin.
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal. Do not consume Pimozide with Clarithromycin.
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm. Clarithromycin may raise blood levels of Ranolazine. Do not consume Clarithromycin with Ranolazine.
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm. Clarithromycin may raise blood levels of Ivabradine. Do not consume Ivabradine with Clarithromycin.

Patient concerns

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Scar on face due to bacterial infections
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Dermatology
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I have a history of recurring yeast and bacterial vaginosis infections.
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Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Tab metrogyl 500 mg twice a day x 5 days and tab fluconazole 150 mg three doses alternate days
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FAQs

Can the use of Clarito 500mg Tablet cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Clarito 500mg Tablet 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.

How long does Clarito 500mg Tablet takes to work?

Usually, Clarito 500mg Tablet 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 I don't get better after using Clarito 500mg Tablet?

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.

Can the use of Clarito 500mg Tablet cause infertility?

There is no firm evidence to suggest that the use of Clarito 500mg Tablet will cause infertility in males or females.

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References

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