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Macroclar-500 mg Tablet
Clarithromycin (500mg)
₹242MRP ₹2555% offIn stock
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Macroclar-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 October 2026
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Key details
Salt: Clarithromycin (500mg)
Available variants: tablet 500 mg 6`S
Best price: ₹242 (₹40.41 per tablet)
MRP: ₹255
Prescription: Required
Manufacturer: EAST WEST PHARMA
Ordering notes
Standard delivery across India. No same-day delivery nationally.
Chennai express delivery is possible and chargeable. Learn more
Returns & refunds: orders can be cancelled before dispatch; after dispatch, returns depend on the item category. Read the full policy
Macroclar-500 mg Tablet in Bangladesh
27 brands registered in Bangladesh with the same salt, strength and form.
- BinoclarNevian Lifescience PLC
- ClacinMedimet Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- Clamycin 500Biopharma Ltd.
- ClaricinThe ACME Laboratories Ltd.
- Clarifast 500Albion Laboratories Ltd.
- Clarimax 500 F/CAdvanced Chemical Industries PLC.
- ClarimycinAmico Laboratories Ltd.
- ClarinDrug International Ltd.
- Clarin-500 TabletDrug International Ltd., Gopalpur
- ClarisonHudson Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- ClarithIbn Sina Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd.
- ClarocinDesh Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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- Clarox 500Renata PLC
- CLIX 500 Film Coated TabletEskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Tongi,Gazipur
- DelamycinDelta Pharma PLC.
- KlabexOpsonin Pharma Limited
- KlabidUnimed Unihealth Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- KlarixIncepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- KlavinVirgo Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- MaclarTechno Drugs Ltd., Satipara, Narshingdi
- MacrobidGeneral Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- Pneumoclar 500DBL Pharmaceuticals Limited
- RemacSquare Pharmaceuticals PLC, Pabna
- Remac 500Square Lifesciences Limited, Pabna
- RemnacSquare Pharmaceuticals PLC, (Chemical Division)
- Rith TabletChemist Laboratories Ltd.
- RolacinBeximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Brand names differ between countries. Ask a pharmacist or your doctor in Bangladesh before switching. We don't sell or ship these brands. Source: Directorate General of Drug Administration, Bangladesh.
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Please confirm with your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands — they will check that the strength and form match your prescription.
Composition of Macroclar-500 mg Tablet
Macroclar-500 mg Tablet contains Clarithromycin (500mg). It belongs to the Macrolide class of medicines.
Uses of Macroclar-500 mg Tablet
- Bacterial infection
- Chest infection
- Throat infection
- Skin infection
Benefits of Macroclar-500 mg Tablet
- In Bacterial infection
- Macroclar-500 mg stops bacteria from making the proteins they need to grow and multiply, so the body's defences can clear the infection.
- In Chest infection
- Macroclar-500 mg treats chest infections, including the 'atypical' bacteria some other antibiotics miss, easing the cough and fever.
- In Throat infection
- Macroclar-500 mg clears the bacteria behind a sore throat and tonsillitis, and is often chosen for people allergic to penicillin.
- In Skin infection
- Macroclar-500 mg treats bacterial infections of the skin and soft tissue, reducing redness, swelling and pain.
How Macroclar-500 mg Tablet works
Clarithromycin stops the bacteria causing your infection from making the proteins they need to multiply.
How to take Macroclar-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 Macroclar-500 mg Tablet
Most side effects of Macroclar-500 mg are mild and settle as the body gets used to the medicine. The ones reported most often are:
- Nausea
- Stomach pain
- Loose motions
- Vomiting
- Altered taste
Stop the medicine and get help at once 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 Macroclar-500 mg Tablet
- AlcoholCAUTION
- Alcohol may worsen the side effects of this medicine. Limit it.
- PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Consult your doctor before using this in pregnancy.
- Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Consult your doctor before using this while breastfeeding.
- DrivingSAFE
- Not expected to affect your ability to drive.
- KidneyCAUTION
- Use with caution if you have kidney disease. Your doctor may adjust the dose or monitor your kidney function.
- LiverCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Consult your doctor if you have liver disease.
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 Macroclar-500 mg 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 Macroclar-500 mg Tablet
Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.
Quick tips for Macroclar-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:
- EAST WEST PHARMA
- Therapeutic class:
- Antibiotic
- Drug class:
- Macrolide
Substitutes for Macroclar-500 mg Tablet
Medicines with the same active ingredient (Clarithromycin (500mg)). Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.
| Medicine | Pack | Price | vs Macroclar-500 mg Tablet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aliclair 500 mg Tablet | 4 | ₹228 | 6% cheaper |
| Zoclar 500 mg Tablet | 1 | ₹233 | 4% cheaper |
| Claribid OD 500 TabletAbbott Healthcare Pvt Ltd | tablet · 7`S | ₹312 | 29% more |
| Crixan 500 mg TabletSUN PHARMA 2 | tablet · 10`S | ₹315 | 30% more |
| Clarigard 500 mg TabletMacleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd | tablet · 10`S | ₹317 | 31% more |
| Clarinova 500 TabletMANKIND (PHARMA) | tablet · 10`S | ₹343 | 41% more |
| Maclar 500 mgGLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS | TABLET · 10`S | ₹345 | 42% more |
| Bioclar 500 mg TabletZYDUS HEALTHCARE PHARMA | tablet · 10`S | ₹397 | 64% more |
| Clariwin-500MICRO LABS | 10`S | ₹407 | 68% more |
| Cloff 500 mg TabletALEMBIC PHARMA | tablet · 10`S | ₹407 | 68% more |
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Macroclar-500 mg Tablet FAQs
What is Macroclar-500 mg Tablet used for?
Macroclar-500 mg Tablet is commonly used for 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 are the benefits of Macroclar-500 mg Tablet?
Bacterial infection: Macroclar-500 mg stops bacteria from making the proteins they need to grow and multiply, so the body's defences can clear the infection. It is also used for chest infection, throat infection, skin infection.
What is the salt in Macroclar-500 mg Tablet?
Macroclar-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 Macroclar-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 Macroclar-500 mg Tablet work?
Clarithromycin stops the bacteria causing your infection from making the proteins they need to multiply.
Is Macroclar-500 mg Tablet a prescription medicine?
Yes. Macroclar-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 Macroclar-500 mg Tablet?
The side effects reported most often with Macroclar-500 mg 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 Macroclar-500 mg Tablet be taken during pregnancy?
Consult your doctor before taking Macroclar-500 mg Tablet in pregnancy. Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Macroclar-500 mg.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Macroclar-500 mg Tablet?
Limit alcohol while taking Macroclar-500 mg Tablet; it can worsen the side effects.
What if I miss a dose of Macroclar-500 mg Tablet?
Take it as soon as you remember.
Is Macroclar-500 mg Tablet habit forming?
No. Macroclar-500 mg Tablet is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.
Is there a cheaper substitute for Macroclar-500 mg Tablet?
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 Macroclar-500 mg Tablet cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Macroclar-500 mg Tablet starts at ₹242 (MRP ₹255) on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in tablet 500 mg 6`S. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.
Who manufactures Macroclar-500 mg Tablet?
Macroclar-500 mg Tablet is manufactured by EAST WEST PHARMA. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Macroclar-500 mg Tablet delivered?
Macroclar-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.
Macroclar-500 mg Tablet, Quick facts
- Salt
- Clarithromycin (500mg)
- Form
- tablet
- Best price
- ₹242 (₹40.41 per tablet)
- MRP
- ₹255
- Prescription
- Required (Rx)
- Brand
- EAST WEST PHARMA
- Manufacturer
- EAST WEST PHARMA
- Therapeutic class
- Antibiotic
- Drug class
- Macrolide
- Habit forming
- No
- Variants
- tablet 500 mg 6`S
- Delivery
- Standard across India
References
Compiled from the manufacturer's prescribing information and the sources below, and reviewed by a registered pharmacist. It does not replace your own doctor's advice.
- 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 Macroclar-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.