Claritt XL 500Mg, Clarithromycin, Antibiotic - 7 Tablets

Product Name

• Claritt XL 500 Mg, Antibiotic, Reduce Bacterial Infections - 7 Tablets

Scientific Name

• Clarithromycin 500 Mg Extended Release Tablets

Category Of Claritt XL 500 Mg Tablets

• Antibacterial Drugs

Mechanism Of Action Of Clarithromycin

• Clarithromycin is in a class of medications called macrolide antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
• Clarithromycin prevents bacteria from multiplying by acting as a protein synthesis inhibitor.

Therapeutic Indications Of Claritt XL 500 Mg Tablets

• It is used in the following infections:

1. Throat infections (pharyngitis/tonsillitis)
2. Respiratory tract infections: sinus infections, bronchitis, and pneumonia
3. Uncomplicated skin infections
4. Mycobacterial infections
5. Pylori infection (along with other medicines)
6. Middle ear infections in children (otitis media)

Method Of Administration Of Claritt XL 500 Mg Tablets

• Take this medicine as indicated by your doctor
• The dosing may depend on the site and severity of your infection.
• The usual dosing is 500 mg every 12 hours.
• In children, the dosing is calculated based on the child’s body weight in mg/kg/day. The usual dose is 15-20 mg/kg/day.
• Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions.
• If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away.
• If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose.
• Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose.

Undesirable Side Effects Of Claritt XL 500 Mg Tablets

• Although the following side effects are not common in everyone, some patients may complain from:

1. Nausea
2. Abdominal pain
3. Diarrhea
4. Abnormal taste
5. Headache
6. Increased liver enzymes
7. Allergic reactions
8. Anxiety
9. Ringing in the ears
10. Changes in heart rhythm
11. Kidney problems
12. Dizziness
13. Hypoglycemia

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Precautions While Taking Claritt XL 500 Mg Tablets

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
• Your doctor will discuss the possible risks and benefits of using this medicine during pregnancy and breast-feeding

Non-Pharmacological Treatments & Advice To Strengthen Your Immunity

• We must acknowledge that the body’s immune system develops and strengthens as a result of care throughout different stages of life, which begins as early as the fetal stage. There are ways to boost immunity:

1. Proper nutrition: eat well-balanced meals
2. Consume immune-boosting foods such as antioxidants and probiotics. Also, some supplements like Sambune Capsules & C-Ronz 1000, Vitamin C With Zinc will be helpful
3. Stay physically active
4. Get adequate sleep
5. Avoid/ minimize stress
6. Avoid smoking
7. Stay up-to-date with vaccines
8. Follow all personal hygiene and infection prevention protocols including frequent hand washing, practice physical distancing, follow all hygiene procedures for cooking, and disinfect your home (particularly common surfaces) regularly.
9. Monitor your body temperature by a thermometer, for example Microlife Ear Thermometer or Beurer Thermometer

Warnings & Special Precautions while Taking Claritt XL 500 Mg Tablets

• Talk to your doctor about all your medical conditions before taking this drug including:

1. If you have liver and/or kidney disease.
2. If you have any heart problems.
3. If you have low levels of potassium or magnesium

• Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medications including over-the-counter non-prescription medicines, prescription medicines, herbal supplements, vitamins, and supplements.

Storage Conditions Of Claritt XL 500 Mg Tablets

• Store below 25°c
• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• Store in the original package to protect from moisture.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the box/blisters/label. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.

Normal Ranges

• The average normal oral temperature is 98.6°F (37°C).
• A rectal temperature is 0.5 F (0.3 C) to 1 F (0.6 C) higher than an oral temperature.
• An ear (tympanic) temperature is 0.5 F (0.3 C) to 1 F (0.6 C) higher than an oral temperature.

For More Information About Clarithromycin

• Ask your physician or pharmacist
• Visit SFDA website
• Visit Medscape at Information About Clarithromycin
• Visit Drugs.com at Information About Clarithromycin
• Visit DrugBank at Information About Clarithromycin