Maclar 250 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.

Maclar 250 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, abnormal taste, 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 Maclar Tablet

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Benefits of Maclar Tablet

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Maclar 250 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 Maclar 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 Maclar

Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Headache
Nausea
Taste change
Vomiting
Indigestion
Rash

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

How Maclar Tablet works

Maclar 250 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

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Maclar 250 Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Maclar 250 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

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Maclar 250 Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

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

Kidney

CAUTION

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

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

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

What if you forget to take Maclar Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Maclar 250 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 Maclar 250 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 Maclar 250 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 Maclar 250 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

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Macrolides

Interaction with drugs

Taking Maclar with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

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Brand(s): Elstin

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Patient concerns

Scar on face due to bacterial infections

Dr. Atul Jain

Dermatology

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sir i was having continuous coughing , doctor prescribed me , maclar 500mg 2 times a day tossex syrup winolap 5 one a day rablet20 one a day,coughing has started again,can i continue the above ir i was having continuous coughing , doctor prescribed me , maclar 500mg 2 times a day tossex syrup winolap 5 one a day rablet20 one a day,coughing has started again,can i continue the above

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

Your symptoms need to be assessed in clinic to diagnose the condition. after that relevant prescription can be given

User feedback

Patients taking Maclar 250 Tablet

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100%

What are you using Maclar Tablet for?

Bacterial inf*

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Bacterial ski*

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*Bacterial infections, Bacterial skin infections

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67%

Poor

33%

What were the side-effects while using Maclar 250 Tablet?

Vomiting

50%

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50%

*No Side Effect

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100%

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FAQs

Q. Can the use of Maclar 250 Tablet cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Maclar 250 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.

Q. How long does Maclar 250 Tablet takes to work?

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

Q. What if I don't get better after using Maclar 250 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.

Q. Can the use of Maclar 250 Tablet cause infertility?

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

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Country of origin: India
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