Clarihexal 500 500 mg FC tablets
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 05 August 2021
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of mild to moderate severe infections.
Dosage (summary)
Adults: 250 mg twice daily; may increase to 500 mg twice daily for severe infections.
Special Populations
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Safety in pregnancy not established; excreted in breast milk.
Key Drug Interactions
- Statins (lovastatin, simvastatin)
- Ergot alkaloids
- Oral midazolam
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to macrolides
- QT prolongation history
- Severe hepatic failure with renal impairment
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Diarrhoea
- Headache
- Rash
Counselling Points
- Take with or without food
- Monitor for signs of hepatic dysfunction
- Avoid alcohol
Serious warnings
- Risk of QT prolongation
- Hepatic dysfunction
- Rhabdomyolysis with statins
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