Clarithromycin 500mg Film-coated Tablets
Each tablet contains clarithromycin 500 mg.
For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1
Film-coated Tablet
Light yellow coloured, oval shaped biconvex film coated tablets, with “C” and “2” embossed on either side of a breakline on one side and notched on both sides. The tablet can be divided into equal doses.
Consideration should be given to official guidance on the appropriate use of antibacterial agents.
Clarithromycin is indicated in adults and children 12 years and older.
Clarithromycin Tablets are indicated for treatment of the following infections caused by susceptible organisms. Indications include:
Lower respiratory tract infections for example acute and chronic bronchitis, and pneumonia.
Upper respiratory tract infections for example sinusitis and pharyngitis.
Clarithromycin is appropriate for initial therapy in community acquired respiratory infections and has been shown to be active in vitro against common and atypical respiratory pathogens as listed in the microbiology section.
Clarithromycin is also indicated in skin and soft tissue infections of mild to moderate severity.
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