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Cloff 500 mg Tablet
Clarithromycin (500mg)
Cloff 500 mg Tablet 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
₹426₹42.56 per tablet
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Key details
Salt: Clarithromycin (500mg)
Available variants: tablet 500 mg 10`S
Best price: ₹426 (₹42.56 per tablet)
Prescription: Required
Manufacturer: ALEMBIC PHARMA
Ordering notes
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A substitute contains the same active ingredient (salt), in the same strength, as Cloff 500 mg Tablet. The medicine inside is the same — the brand name, manufacturer and price are what differ.
All medicines sold in India, branded or generic, must meet the quality standards set by the national drug regulator (CDSCO). A lower price does not mean lower quality.
Please confirm with your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands — they will check that the strength and form match your prescription.
Composition of Cloff 500 mg Tablet
Cloff 500 mg Tablet contains Clarithromycin (500mg). It belongs to the Macrolide class of medicines.
Uses of Cloff 500 mg Tablet
- 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 Cloff 500 mg Tablet works
Clarithromycin stops the bacteria causing your infection from making the proteins they need to multiply.
How to take Cloff 500 mg Tablet
Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, crush or break it unless your doctor has told you to. Take it with or just after food. Taking it at about the same time each day helps you remember. 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 Cloff 500 mg Tablet
Most side effects of Cloff 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 Cloff 500 mg Tablet
| 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 Cloff 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 Cloff 500 mg Tablet
Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.
Expert advice for Cloff 500 mg Tablet
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:
- ALEMBIC PHARMA
- Therapeutic class:
- Antibiotic
- Drug class:
- Macrolide
Substitutes for Cloff 500 mg Tablet
Medicines with the same active ingredient (Clarithromycin (500mg)). Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.
| Medicine | Pack | Price | vs Cloff 500 mg Tablet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macroclar-500 mg TabletEAST WEST PHARMA | tablet · 6`S | ₹251 | 41% cheaper |
| Clarigard 500 mg TabletMacleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd | tablet · 10`S | ₹326 | 23% cheaper |
| Claribid OD 500 TabletAbbott Healthcare Pvt Ltd | tablet · 7`S | ₹328 | 23% cheaper |
| Crixan 500 mg TabletSUN PHARMA 2 | tablet · 10`S | ₹332 | 22% cheaper |
| Maclar 500 mgGLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS | TABLET · 10`S | ₹357 | 16% cheaper |
| Clarinova 500 TabletMANKIND (PHARMA) | tablet · 10`S | ₹358 | 16% cheaper |
| Bioclar 500 mg TabletZYDUS HEALTHCARE PHARMA | tablet · 10`S | ₹418 | 2% cheaper |
| Clariwin-500MICRO LABS | 10`S | ₹426 | same price |
| Claribid 500 mg TabletAbbott Healthcare Pvt Ltd | tablet · 10`S | ₹426 | same price |
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Cloff 500 mg Tablet FAQs
What is Cloff 500 mg Tablet used for?
Cloff 500 mg Tablet 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 Cloff 500 mg Tablet?
Cloff 500 mg Tablet 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 Cloff 500 mg Tablet?
Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.
How does Cloff 500 mg Tablet work?
Clarithromycin stops the bacteria causing your infection from making the proteins they need to multiply.
Is Cloff 500 mg Tablet a prescription medicine?
Yes. Cloff 500 mg Tablet 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 Cloff 500 mg Tablet?
The side effects reported most often with Cloff 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 Cloff 500 mg Tablet 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 Cloff.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Cloff 500 mg Tablet?
Alcohol may worsen the side effects of this medicine.
What if I miss a dose of Cloff 500 mg Tablet?
Take it as soon as you remember.
Is Cloff 500 mg Tablet habit forming?
No. Cloff 500 mg Tablet is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.
Is there a cheaper substitute for Cloff 500 mg Tablet?
Macroclar-500 mg Tablet has the same active ingredient and strength and is listed from ₹251 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 Cloff 500 mg Tablet cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Cloff 500 mg Tablet starts at ₹426 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in tablet 500 mg 10`S. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.
Who manufactures Cloff 500 mg Tablet?
Cloff 500 mg Tablet is manufactured by ALEMBIC PHARMA. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Cloff 500 mg Tablet delivered?
Cloff 500 mg Tablet 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.
Cloff 500 mg Tablet, Quick facts
- Salt
- Clarithromycin (500mg)
- Form
- tablet
- Best price
- ₹426 (₹42.56 per tablet)
- Prescription
- Required (Rx)
- Brand
- ALEMBIC PHARMA
- Manufacturer
- ALEMBIC PHARMA
- Therapeutic class
- Antibiotic
- Drug class
- Macrolide
- Habit forming
- No
- Variants
- tablet 500 mg 10`S
- Delivery
- Standard across India
References
The information on Cloff 500 mg Tablet 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 Cloff 500 mg Tablet.
- World Health Organization, ATC/DDD classification and Model Formulary for the active ingredient.
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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.