Clarican 250mg Tablet

Short Description

Clarican 250mg Tablet is an antibiotic used to treat various types of infections, including those of the respiratory tract, ear, nose, throat, lungs, and skin, as well as H. pylori-associated peptic ulcer disease.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Clarican 250mg Tablet is effective against various infections, including those caused by Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) in people with reduced immunity. It stops bacterial growth, helping to resolve symptoms and cure infections. This medicine should be taken orally, preferably one hour before or two hours after a meal, and no antacids should be taken within two hours of it. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Common side effects include diarrhea, nausea, abnormal taste, indigestion, abdominal pain, headache, vomiting, and rash. These are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist. Inform your doctor if you have any history of allergy or heart problems before taking this medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using this medicine.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it whole without chewing, crushing, or breaking it. Clarican 250mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. Avoid Clarican 250mg Tablet with tyramine-rich food such as cheese, smoked fish, meats, and some types of beer.

Side Effects

Diarrhea Nausea Abnormal taste Indigestion Abdominal pain Headache Vomiting Rash

Alcohol Warning

Consuming alcohol with Clarican 250mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.

Breastfeeding Warning

Clarican 250mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Clarican 250mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Interacting Medicines

Astemizole Disopyramide Ebastine Lovastatin

Clarican 250mg Tablet is an antibiotic that works by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. This stops the bacteria from growing and prevents the infection from spreading.

Your doctor has prescribed Clarican 250mg Tablet to cure your infection and improve your symptoms. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat. Take it 1 hour before or two hours after food. Do not take antacids 2 hours before or after taking Clarican 250mg Tablet. 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. Stop taking Clarican 250mg 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.