Claribid 500 mg Tablet

Composition of Claribid 500 mg Tablet

Claribid 500 mg Tablet contains Clarithromycin (500mg).

Uses of Claribid 500 mg Tablet

• Claribid OD 500 mg Tablet is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is used in infections of tonsils
• sinus
• ear
• nose
• throat
• skin and soft tissues and lungs (pneumonia).

How Claribid 500 mg Tablet works

Claribid OD 500 mg 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.

How to take Claribid 500 mg 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. Claribid OD 500 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.<br/>Take it with food if you are experiencing stomach upset.<br/>Avoid Claribid OD 500 mg Tablet with tyramine-rich food such as cheese, smoked fish, meats and some types of beer.

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 Claribid 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 Claribid 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 Claribid 500 mg Tablet

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

• Vomiting Nausea Abdominal pain Diarrhea

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 Claribid 500 mg Tablet

Interactions with other medicines

Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take, including over-the-counter products, vitamins and herbal or ayurvedic preparations, before starting Claribid. Some combinations can change how Claribid works or raise the chance of side effects.

How to store Claribid 500 mg Tablet

Store Claribid below 30°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep the pack tightly closed and out of the reach of children. Do not use it after the expiry date printed on the pack.

Expert advice for Claribid 500 mg Tablet

<div class="style__desktop-container___1hcBT"><div class="style__desktop-video___2GTR9"><div class="styles__video-img___1rCzR"><div class=""/><div class=""/></div></div><div><div><div><div><div class="ExpertAdviceItem__content___1Djk2"><ul><li>Your doctor has prescribed Claribid OD 500 mg Tablet to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.</li> <li><div>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.</div></li> <li><div>Take it 1 hour before or two hours after food.</div></li> <li><div>Do not take antacids 2 hours before or after taking Claribid OD 500 mg Tablet.</div></li> <li><div>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.</div></li> <li><div>Stop taking Claribid OD 500 mg 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.</div></li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

ABBOTT HEALTHCARE LIMITED