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    Clarithromycin is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections of the respiratory tract, middle ear, skin, and soft tissues. It is also used to treat ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori and prevent certain bacterial infections associated with HIV. Clarithromycin should be taken as directed by your doctor, with or without food. Side effects are possible but should be reported immediately, and drug interactions with other medications or supplements should be reported prior to use. Proper storage and handling of the medication is important.

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    Clarithromycin is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections of the respiratory tract, middle ear, skin, and soft tissues. It is also used to treat ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori and prevent certain bacterial infections associated with HIV. Clarithromycin should be taken as directed by your doctor, with or without food. Side effects are possible but should be reported immediately, and drug interactions with other medications or supplements should be reported prior to use. Proper storage and handling of the medication is important.

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    Clarithromycin is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections of the respiratory tract, middle ear, skin, and soft tissues. It is also used to treat ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori and prevent certain bacterial infections associated with HIV. Clarithromycin should be taken as directed by your doctor, with or without food. Side effects are possible but should be reported immediately, and drug interactions with other medications or supplements should be reported prior to use. Proper storage and handling of the medication is important.

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    Clarithromycin

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    Clarithromycin is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections of the respiratory tract, middle ear, skin, and soft tissues. It is also used to treat ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori and prevent certain bacterial infections associated with HIV. Clarithromycin should be taken as directed by your doctor, with or without food. Side effects are possible but should be reported immediately, and drug interactions with other medications or supplements should be reported prior to use. Proper storage and handling of the medication is important.

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    CLARITHROMYCIN

    - if you are using any other prescription or over-the-


    Why is this medicine prescribed to you? counter (OTC) medicines and dietary or
    herbal supplements.
    Clarithromycin is prescribed to treat bacterial infections of • Antibiotics can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a
    the respiratory tract, middle ear and skin and soft tissues. new infection. You have to alert your doctor if you have
    It is also used to treat ulcer due to Helicobacter pylori and diarrhea that is watery or has blood in it; you will be
    to prevent a specific bacterial infection associated with advised you on what medicine to take. You must not
    HIV infection. self-medicate to stop the diarrhea.
    • It is important to keep a regular check-up schedule.
    Your doctor may prescribe tests to check and monitor
    How do you use it? your progress while under treatment with this medicine.
    • If you need to undergo surgery or dental procedure,
    Use clarithromycin exactly as instructed by your doctor for you must first inform your doctor or dentist that you are
    it to be effective. using this medicine before going through it.
    • Clarithromycin may be taken with or without food; • Side effects may possibly occur as with most medicines.
    with food if it causes stomach upset. You may not experience any side effect; however, if you
    • If you are given the tablet, swallow it whole with a full experience any of these side effects with clarithromycin,
    glass of water. Do not crush, break or chew. you have to inform your doctor immediately, especially
    • If you are given the oral drops or suspension, shake it if they become severe or persistent: nausea, vomiting,
    well before you take your dose. Use the provided stomach pain, gas, diarrhea, changes in taste or smell,
    dropper, spoon or cup to measure your prescribed dose. indigestion, heartburn, loss of appetite, skin rash,
    • Continue using this medicine regularly as advised by itching, headache, anxiety, confusion, dizziness, fainting,
    your doctor. Avoid skipping any dose even if you feel nightmares, sleeping problem, painful or difficult
    better. It is important that you complete the full course urination, seizures, fever, sore throat; sore, white
    of clarithromycin within the duration specified by your mouth or tongue; vaginal itching or discharge, easy
    doctor. If you do otherwise, the infection will be more bleeding or bruising, irreversible hearing loss, yellowing
    difficult to treat due to possible resistance of the of the skin or eyes, irregular heartbeat, chest pain and
    bacteria to clarithromycin. allergic reactions such as hives, difficulty breathing and
    • If you forget to use this medicine on schedule, use it swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat.
    immediately as you remember. However, if it is already • If you experience dizziness, you should not drive,
    time for the next dose, just proceed with your next operate machinery or perform any activity which will
    regular dose schedule. need you to be alert.
    • Unless advised by your doctor, do not double or adjust • The side effects mentioned here are not complete and
    dosage, or stop use even if you feel well. others may occur. If you observe other side effects or
    reactions, you have to call your doctor for advice.
    • You must not share your medicine with others even if
    What do you need to know before you use it? you have the same disease symptoms.

    • It is important that your doctor or pharmacist


    is informed: How do you handle it before and after use?
    - if you are pregnant, trying for a baby or
    breast-feeding; • Store in a cool, dry place, protected from light and
    - if you have any of the following conditions: allergy, moisture. Keep the medicine out of children’s reach.
    kidney problem, liver problem, history of Long QT Discard it properly when it is expired or
    syndrome, heart rhythm problem, blood disorder no longer needed.
    (porphyria), neuromuscular disorder (myasthenia • Do not refrigerate or freeze the oral suspension; discard
    gravis), low blood levels of potassium or magnesium; any unused portion after 14 days.

    This pharmacy information service of Mercury Drug Corporation contains only basic drug
    information and must not be relied upon as substitute for professional medical care. It is intended
    to be used as supplementary information to consultation with your doctor. Mercury Drug
    www.mercurydrug.com Corporation shall not be responsible or liable for any claims or damages arising from the use or
    Tel: 911 5071-87 misuse of the information contained herein for any final treatment decisions or outcomes.

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