CompositionClaribid 500 Tablet is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections of the chest, sinuses, throat and skin, such as pneumonia, bronchitis flare-ups, sinusitis, tonsillitis and skin infections, and as part of combination treatment to clear Helicobacter pylori, a stomach infection linked to ulcers. It is a single-ingredient medicine containing clarithromycin 500mg, and belongs to a class of medicines called macrolide antibiotics.
This medicine works by stopping bacteria from making the proteins they need to grow and multiply, which allows the body to clear the infection. Take it with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually twice a day, and complete the full course even if you feel better early.
It does not work against viral infections such as colds or flu. Clarithromycin interacts with many medicines, including some statins, blood thinners, heart rhythm medicines and colchicine, so tell your doctor or pharmacist about everything you take.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have heart rhythm problems, a slow heartbeat, low potassium or magnesium, liver or kidney problems, or myasthenia gravis, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Contact your doctor if you notice a fast or irregular heartbeat or fainting. Seek urgent help if you develop swelling of the face or throat, difficulty breathing or a widespread rash, and contact your doctor about severe or bloody diarrhoea.
