Auro Clarithromycin 250mg & 500mg Tablets
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 26 February 2021
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of mild to moderately severe bacterial infections.
Dosage (summary)
Adults: 250 mg twice daily; may increase to 500 mg for severe infections.
Onset of Action / Duration
Onset: 2 hours, Duration: 3-7 hours
Special Populations
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Not recommended during pregnancy; excreted in breast milk.
Key Drug Interactions
- Statins
- Warfarin
- Colchicine
- Ergotamine
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to clarithromycin
- Porphyria
- Pregnancy
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- QT prolongation
Counselling Points
- Take with or without food
- Monitor for signs of liver dysfunction
- Avoid alcohol
Serious warnings
- Hepatic dysfunction
- Risk of Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea
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