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Claricin 500
Clarithromycin (500mg)
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Claricin 500 is used for this medicine is used in the treatment of bacterial infection, chest infection, throat infection and skin infection.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Balaji Krishnan, MBBS · Updated September 2026
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Key details
Salt: Clarithromycin (500mg)
Available variants: NA 10`S
Best price: ₹432
MRP: ₹455
Prescription: Required
Manufacturer: ICARUS HEALTHCARE
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Composition of Claricin 500
Claricin 500 contains Clarithromycin (500mg). It belongs to the Macrolide class of medicines.
Uses of Claricin 500
- This medicine is used in the treatment of bacterial infection
- chest infection
- throat infection and skin infection.
Key benefits
- Useful when penicillin cannot be used
- Short courses are often sufficient
How Claricin 500 works
Clarithromycin stops the bacteria causing your infection from making the proteins they need to multiply.
How to take Claricin 500
Use this medicine as your doctor has directed. Follow the dose and the duration written on your prescription.
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 it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.
If you take too much
An overdose of this medicine can cause vomiting, hearing disturbance and heart rhythm changes. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.
Side effects of Claricin 500
Most side effects of Claricin are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:
- Nausea
- Stomach pain
- Loose motions
- Vomiting
- Altered taste
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 Claricin 500
| Pregnancy | Consult your doctor before using this in pregnancy. |
|---|---|
| Breastfeeding | Consult your doctor before using this while breastfeeding. |
| Alcohol | Alcohol may worsen the side effects of this medicine. Limit it. |
| Driving | Not expected to affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | Use with caution if you have kidney disease — your doctor may adjust the dose or monitor your kidney function. |
| Liver | Consult your doctor if you have liver disease. |
| Habit forming | No |
Warnings and precautions
Finish the whole course even after you feel better. Tell your doctor if you have a heart rhythm problem or take a medicine for one — this group can affect the heart's electrical timing. Report severe or watery loose motions during or after the course rather than treating them yourself.
Do not take Claricin if
Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for anyone with a known allergy to macrolide antibiotics, or with certain heart rhythm disorders.
Interactions with other medicines
Interacts with a long list of medicines, including statins, some heart medicines and blood thinners — tell your doctor everything you take. Antacids reduce absorption; separate them by a couple of hours.
How to store Claricin 500
Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.
Expert advice for Claricin 500
Take it at the same time each day and complete the course. Taking it with food reduces nausea unless the pack says to take it on an empty stomach.
Manufacturer and class
- Manufacturer:
- ICARUS HEALTHCARE
- Therapeutic class:
- Antibiotic
- Drug class:
- Macrolide
Substitutes for Claricin 500
Medicines with the same active ingredient (Clarithromycin (500mg)). Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.
| Medicine | Pack | Price | vs Claricin 500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aliclair 500 mg Tablet | 4 | ₹228 | 47% cheaper |
| Zoclar 500 mg Tablet | 1 | ₹233 | 46% cheaper |
| Macroclar-500 mg TabletEAST WEST PHARMA | tablet · 6`S | ₹242 | 44% cheaper |
| Claribid OD 500 TabletAbbott Healthcare Pvt Ltd | tablet · 7`S | ₹312 | 28% cheaper |
| Clarigard 500 mg TabletMacleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd | tablet · 10`S | ₹317 | 27% cheaper |
| Clarinova 500 TabletMANKIND (PHARMA) | tablet · 10`S | ₹343 | 21% cheaper |
| Maclar 500 mgGLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS | TABLET · 10`S | ₹345 | 20% cheaper |
| Bioclar 500 mg TabletZYDUS HEALTHCARE PHARMA | tablet · 10`S | ₹397 | 8% cheaper |
| Clariwin-500MICRO LABS | 10`S | ₹407 | 6% cheaper |
| Claribid 500 mg TabletAbbott Healthcare Pvt Ltd | tablet · 10`S | ₹407 | 6% cheaper |
| Cloff 500 mg TabletALEMBIC PHARMA | tablet · 10`S | ₹407 | 6% cheaper |
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Claricin 500 FAQs
What is Claricin 500 used for?
Claricin 500 is commonly used for This medicine is used in the treatment of bacterial infection, chest infection, throat infection and skin infection. Always follow your doctor's advice, this information is for educational purposes and not a substitute for professional medical guidance.
What is the salt in Claricin 500?
Claricin 500 contains Clarithromycin (500mg). If you are allergic to any of these active ingredients or excipients, do not take this medicine and speak to your doctor first.
How should I take Claricin 500?
Use this medicine as your doctor has directed. Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.
How does Claricin 500 work?
Clarithromycin stops the bacteria causing your infection from making the proteins they need to multiply.
Is Claricin 500 a prescription medicine?
Yes. Claricin 500 is a prescription-only (Rx) medicine. Upload a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner during checkout. We cannot dispense it without a valid Rx.
What are the common side effects of Claricin 500?
The side effects reported most often with Claricin are Nausea, Stomach pain, Loose motions, Vomiting, Altered taste. Most are mild and settle as the body adjusts; tell your doctor if any of them persist or worry you, and stop the medicine and seek help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, or difficulty breathing.
Can Claricin 500 be taken during pregnancy?
Consult your doctor before using this in pregnancy. Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Claricin.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Claricin 500?
Alcohol may worsen the side effects of this medicine.
What if I miss a dose of Claricin 500?
Take it as soon as you remember.
Is Claricin 500 habit forming?
No. Claricin 500 is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.
Is there a cheaper substitute for Claricin 500?
Aliclair 500 mg Tablet has the same active ingredient and strength and is listed from ₹228 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands, the salt is the same, but excipients and release profiles can differ.
How much does Claricin 500 cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Claricin 500 starts at ₹432 (MRP ₹455) on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in NA 10`S. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.
Who manufactures Claricin 500?
Claricin 500 is manufactured by ICARUS HEALTHCARE. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Claricin 500 delivered?
Claricin 500 is delivered across India via our licensed pharmacy partners. Standard delivery timelines are confirmed at checkout. Chennai customers can opt for chargeable same-city express delivery.
Claricin 500, Quick facts
- Salt
- Clarithromycin (500mg)
- Best price
- ₹432
- MRP
- ₹455
- Prescription
- Required (Rx)
- Schedule
- Schedule H
- Brand
- ICARUS HEALTHCARE
- Manufacturer
- ICARUS HEALTHCARE
- Therapeutic class
- Antibiotic
- Drug class
- Macrolide
- Habit forming
- No
- Variants
- NA 10`S
- Delivery
- Standard across India
References
The information on Claricin 500 is compiled from the manufacturer's prescribing information and the sources below, and is reviewed by a registered medical practitioner. It does not replace advice from your own doctor.
- PingMeDoc clinical monograph library — compiled from Indian package inserts, the Indian Pharmacopoeia
- CDSCO schedules and standard pharmacology references. Reviewed for patient readability. This is general information, not a substitute for your doctor's advice.
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, approved drug and schedule listings.
- National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022, Government of India.
- Manufacturer's package insert / prescribing information for Claricin 500.
- World Health Organization, ATC/DDD classification and Model Formulary for the active ingredient.
Next steps
Safety disclaimer
Product information is for general awareness and does not replace professional medical advice. Always follow a clinician's guidance and upload a valid prescription when required.