Bioclar 500 mg Tablet

Composition of Bioclar 500 mg Tablet

Bioclar 500 mg Tablet contains Clarithromycin 500 mg (tablet). It belongs to the Macrolide antibiotic class of medicines.

Uses of Bioclar 500 mg Tablet

• Treatment of susceptible bacterial infections such as respiratory tract infections (acute bronchitis
• pneumonia
• sinusitis
• pharyngitis/tonsillitis)
• skin and soft tissue infections; used with other medicines for Helicobacter pylori eradication in peptic ulcer disease; certain mycobacterial infections as per specialist advice.

Key benefits

• Treats susceptible bacterial respiratory infections
• Helps in skin and soft tissue infection management
• Used in H. pylori eradication regimen with other drugs
• Effective against certain atypical pathogens

How Bioclar 500 mg Tablet works

Clarithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic that inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit. This stops bacterial growth and helps clear infection.

How to take Bioclar 500 mg Tablet

Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Usually taken orally with or without food (take with food if stomach upset occurs). Swallow tablet whole with water and complete the full course; do not skip doses or stop early.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take the missed dose of Bioclar as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one and carry on with the usual schedule. Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed dose.

If you take too much

Taking more Bioclar than prescribed can be harmful. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor or go to the nearest emergency department at once, and carry the pack or strip with you. In India the emergency number is 112.

Side effects of Bioclar 500 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Bioclar are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhoea
• abdominal pain
• indigestion
• altered/metallic taste
• headache
• dizziness
• rash
• increased liver enzymes

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Bioclar 500 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Use only for bacterial infections. Inform doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, myasthenia gravis, heart rhythm problems/QT prolongation, low potassium/magnesium, or history of arrhythmia. Seek medical help for severe diarrhoea (possible C. difficile), jaundice/dark urine, severe allergic reaction, or palpitations/fainting. Dose adjustment may be needed in renal impairment. Avoid using with medicines that can cause serious rhythm disorders or are contraindicated with clarithromycin.

Interactions with other medicines

Can interact with: warfarin/acenocoumarol (increased bleeding risk), statins (simvastatin/lovastatin—risk of myopathy; caution with atorvastatin), colchicine (toxicity), digoxin (increased levels), carbamazepine/phenytoin (level changes), theophylline, benzodiazepines (e.g., midazolam/triazolam), calcium channel blockers (verapamil/diltiazem—hypotension), antiretrovirals, antifungals (azole), and other QT-prolonging drugs (e.g., amiodarone, sotalol, certain antipsychotics/fluoroquinolones). Contraindicated with cisapride, pimozide, terfenadine/astemizole, ergot alkaloids.

How to store Bioclar 500 mg Tablet

Store below 25°C in a dry place, protected from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

ZYDUS HEALTHCARE PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

Antibiotic

Drug class:

Macrolide antibiotic