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Description
Claribid 125 MG Syrup is a macrolide antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections of the lungs, airways, ears, and skin. It stops the growth of bacteria causing the infection. It is not effective against infections caused by viruses.
Common side effects of Claribid 125 MG Syrup are diarrhoea, stomach pain, headache, weakness, nausea, and vomiting. Use it cautiously in individuals with gastrointestinal (mouth to anus) diseases, particularly colitis (swelling of the inner lining of the colon) due to the risk of severe diarrhoea.
Claribid 125 MG Syrup should only be used to treat or prevent infections that are caused by bacteria. Once an antibiotic is started, it is always recommended to finish the entire course of treatment. You can take this medicine with or without food. For the ease of remembering, take it around the same time every day.
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Substitutes
List of substitutes for Claribid 125 MG Syrup
Crixan 125 MG Syrup
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Claribid 125 MG Syrup
Mouth blisters
Stomach pain
Nausea or Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Skin rash
Acid or sour stomach
Excessive air or gas in stomach
Headache
Heartburn
Dizziness
Lower back pain
Change in taste/ Metallic taste
Loss of appetite
Uses of Claribid 125 MG Syrup
What is it prescribed for?
Pharyngitis/Tonsilitis
Pharyngitis and tonsillitis are infections that cause swelling and soreness in the throat and tonsils. If this infection affects both the throat and the tonsils, then it would be called pharyngotonsillitis. Claribid 125 MG Syrup is used to treat pharyngitis, tonsillitis, and/or pharyngotonsillitis.
Bronchitis
Bronchitis is the swelling and irritation of bronchial tubes that regulates air passage in the lungs. Claribid 125 MG Syrup is used to treat bronchitis caused by bacteria.
Community-Acquired Pneumonia
Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) refers to pneumonia (lung infection) that is acquired outside the hospital. CAP can be bacterial or viral. Claribid 125 MG Syrup is used to treat CAP caused by bacteria like Mycoplasma pneumonia, Streptococcus pneumonia, Haemophilus influenzae, etc.
Skin and soft tissue infections
Skin and soft tissue infections occur when the bacteria invade the skin and its supporting structures. Claribid 125 MG Syrup is used to treat all skin infections including abscess caused by bacteria.
Acute otitis media
Otitis media (AOM), is an infection of the middle ear (the area behind the eardrum), common in infants and young children. Claribid 125 MG Syrup is used to treat acute otitis media caused by bacteria.
Peptic Ulcer
A peptic ulcer is a sore or ulcer on the lining of your stomach or intestine. Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a bacteria that cause ulcers. Claribid 125 MG Syrup is used in combination with antacids/anti-ulcerative medicines for the treatment of H. pylori infections that cause peptic ulcer.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
You will start to feel better in 3 to 5 days after taking the clarithromycin suspension. But finish your entire course of treatment, even if your condition gets better.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The duration of action for clarithromycin suspension is not clinically determined.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Is this a habit forming medicine?
No habit-forming tendency has been reported for Claribid 125 MG Syrup.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
Claribid 125 MG Syrup is generally safe in pregnancy to treat bacterial infections. It is not known to cause any harm to the fetus. However, in early pregnancy, it can increase the risk of major birth defects and therefore should only be used upon your doctor's recommendation.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
Claribid 125 MG Syrup is not known to be harmful in breastfeeding women. It passes into breast milk at very low levels. Hence it is acceptable for use in nursing mothers upon your doctor's recommendation.
Allergy
Avoid taking Claribid 125 MG Syrup if you are previously allergic to it. Serious allergic reactions to this medicine are rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulties, etc.
Statins
The combined use of Claribid 125 MG Syrup and statins (cholesterol medicines) such as atorvastatin, simvastatin, etc., can cause serious side effects on muscles such as pain, tenderness, or weakness.
Liver damage
Do not use Claribid 125 MG Syrup in patients with a history of cholestatic jaundice (a condition of reduced bile flow from the liver to the small intestine) or impaired liver function associated with prior use of this medicine.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Claribid 125 MG Syrup is generally safe in pregnancy to treat bacterial infections. It is not known to cause any harm to the fetus. However, in early pregnancy, it can increase the risk of major birth defects and therefore should only be used upon your doctor's recommendation.
Breast-feeding
Claribid 125 MG Syrup is not known to be harmful in breastfeeding women. It passes into breast milk at very low levels. Hence it is acceptable for use in nursing mothers upon your doctor's recommendation.
General warnings
Kidney diseases
Claribid 125 MG Syrup is filtered by the kidney and moved out of the body through urine. Patients with kidney diseases need special consideration while taking Claribid 125 MG Syrup due to the risk of kidney damage. Dose adjustment should be done based on the clinical condition.
Diarrhoea
Claribid 125 MG Syrup can cause diarrhoea because it may also kill the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine. Get emergency medical help if you experience severe diarrhoea that is watery or bloody. Call your pharmacist/doctor before taking anti-diarrhoeal medication.
Driving or operating machinery
Claribid 125 MG Syrup may cause blurred vision, dizziness, or confusion and hence do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms.
Antibiotic resistance
Finish your entire course of treatment with Claribid 125 MG Syrup, even if the condition gets better to avoid antibiotic resistance (the bacteria may become resistant to antibiotics). If you still feel unwell after completing your antibiotic course, make an appointment to consult your doctor.
Antacids
If you are taking an antacid containing aluminium and magnesium salts for indigestion, it can increase the time it takes for Claribid 125 MG Syrup to act on your body. Because of this, it is recommended to take this antibiotic at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after taking antacids.
Missed Dose
Try not to skip a dose of Claribid 125 MG Syrup. And if a dose is skipped, do not add it up to the next dose.
Overdose
Seek medical emergency in case of an Claribid 125 MG Syrup overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Clonazepam
Amiodarone
Pimozide
Atorvastatin
Carbamazepine
Disease interactions
QT Prolongation
Claribid 125 MG Syrup may cause a heart rhythm problem called prolonged QT intervals (an electrical heartbeat disturbance) in some patients who are taking heart medications. It may result in fast, rapid, and irregular heartbeats.
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Claribid 125 MG Syrup can kill the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and leads to diarrhoea. Therefore use Claribid 125 MG Syrup with extreme caution in patients with gastrointestinal (mouth to anus) diseases, particularly colitis (swelling of the inner lining of the colon), since it may worsen the patient's condition.
Myasthenia Gravis
Myasthenia gravis is a skeletal muscle weakness condition characterized by severe weakness of any of the muscles under your voluntary control, including the arms and legs. Use Claribid 125 MG Syrup with extreme caution in patients with myasthenia gravis since it may get worsen.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Clarithromycin for oral suspension USP is used to treat bacterial infections. Take Claribid 125 MG Syrup as instructed by the doctor. Never take more than the prescribed dose. For the ease of remembering, take this suspension around the same time every day. Do not give your medicine to other people even if their condition appears to be the same as yours.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Claribid 125 MG Syrup works by stopping the bacterial protein synthesis that is essential for its growth. Thus it kills or stops the growth of bacteria.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Macrolides, Antibiotics
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 20 Feb 2021
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