Bioclar 500 mg Tablet

Name: Bioclar 500 mg Tablet
Brand: ZYDUS HEALTHCARE PHARMA
Price: 397.4 INR
Availability: InStock

Product introduction

Bioclar 500 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine containing Clarithromycin 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. It belongs to the group of medicines called Macrolide antibiotic.

Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor. The dose and how long you take it depend on what you are being treated for and how you respond. Do not take more, or for longer, than your doctor has advised.

The side effects seen most often with Bioclar 500 mg Tablet are nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal pain. Most are mild and settle as the body gets used to the medicine. Tell your doctor if one persists or worries you.

Before you start, tell your doctor about any liver, kidney or heart problem, whether you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding, and every other medicine you take, including supplements and ayurvedic preparations. Some of them can change how Bioclar 500 mg Tablet works.

Uses

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.

Benefits

In Bacterial infection: Bioclar stops bacteria from making the proteins they need to grow and multiply, so the body's defences can clear the infection.
In Chest infection: Bioclar treats chest infections, including the 'atypical' bacteria some other antibiotics miss, easing the cough and fever.
In Throat infection: Bioclar clears the bacteria behind a sore throat and tonsillitis, and is often chosen for people allergic to penicillin.
In Skin infection: Bioclar treats bacterial infections of the skin and soft tissue, reducing redness, swelling and pain.

Side effects

Most side effects of Bioclar are mild and settle as the body gets used to the medicine. The ones reported most often are:

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

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.

How to use

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.

How it 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.

Safety advice

AlcoholUNSAFE: Use with caution (may worsen stomach upset and dizziness; avoid if liver issues)
PregnancyUNSAFE: Use with caution / Consult doctor (generally avoid unless clearly needed)
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.

Warnings & 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.

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.

Quick tips

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.

Fact box

Habit forming: No
Therapeutic class: Antibiotic
Action class: Macrolide antibiotic

Interaction with drugs

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.

Storage

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

Same salt & strength options

Klacid 500 Tablet, Claribid 500 Tablet, Clarimac 500 Tablet, Claricin 500 Tablet, Clarithro 500 Tablet

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.

Manufacturer labeling
CDSCO/Indian regulatory references, established medical literature (macrolide antibiotic guidelines), standard drug monographs
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 Bioclar 500 mg Tablet.
World Health Organization, ATC/DDD classification and Model Formulary for the active ingredient.

Manufacturer details

Manufacturer: ZYDUS HEALTHCARE PHARMA

Good to know

Common questions

What is Bioclar 500 mg Tablet used for?

Bioclar 500 mg Tablet is commonly used for 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. 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 Bioclar 500 mg Tablet?

Bacterial infection: Bioclar 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 Bioclar 500 mg Tablet?

Bioclar 500 mg Tablet contains Clarithromycin 500 mg (tablet). 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 Bioclar 500 mg Tablet?

Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.

How does Bioclar 500 mg Tablet work?

Clarithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic that inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit.

Is Bioclar 500 mg Tablet a prescription medicine?

Yes. Bioclar 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 Bioclar 500 mg Tablet?

The side effects reported most often with Bioclar are Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, indigestion. 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 Bioclar 500 mg Tablet be taken during pregnancy?

Bioclar 500 mg Tablet is not recommended in pregnancy. Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Bioclar.

Can I drink alcohol while taking Bioclar 500 mg Tablet?

No. Do not drink alcohol while taking Bioclar 500 mg Tablet.

What if I miss a dose of Bioclar 500 mg Tablet?

Take it as soon as you remember.

Is Bioclar 500 mg Tablet habit forming?

No. Bioclar 500 mg Tablet is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.

How much does Bioclar 500 mg Tablet cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?

Bioclar 500 mg Tablet starts at ₹397 (MRP ₹418) 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 Bioclar 500 mg Tablet?

Bioclar 500 mg Tablet is manufactured by ZYDUS HEALTHCARE PHARMA. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.

How is Bioclar 500 mg Tablet delivered?

Bioclar 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.

Know this medicine

Product introduction

Uses

Benefits

Side effects

How to use

How it works

Safety advice

Warnings & precautions

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you take too much

Quick tips

Fact box

Interaction with drugs

Storage

Same salt & strength options

References

Manufacturer details

Quick reference

Common questions

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