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About Aliclair 500 mg Tablet 4's
Aliclair 500 mg Tablet 4's is used to treat bacterial infections, including chest infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia, skin problems such as cellulitis, and ear infections. Besides this, Aliclair 500 mg Tablet 4's is also used in combination with other medicines to treat duodenal ulcers caused by H. pylori.
Aliclair 500 mg Tablet 4's contains Clarithromycin (antibiotic). It inhibits the protein synthesis process required for the growth of the bacterial cell. As a result, bacterial cells are not able to reproduce and grow. Thus, Aliclair 500 mg Tablet 4's helps treat infections.
Aliclair 500 mg Tablet 4's may cause side effects, including nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting, loss of appetite, bloating, indigestion, headaches, and difficulty sleeping. These side effects are temporary and may resolve after some time; however, if they persist, let your doctor know.
Do not take Aliclair 500 mg Tablet 4's if you are allergic to any of its components. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications to prevent any interactions.
Uses of Aliclair 500 mg Tablet 4's
Aliclair 500 mg Tablet 4's is used in the treatment of Bacterial infections. The detailed uses of Aliclair 500 mg Tablet 4's are as follows:
- Treatment of Respiratory Infections: Aliclair 500 mg Tablet 4's is commonly prescribed to treat respiratory infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia caused by susceptible bacteria.
- Skin Infections: Aliclair 500 mg Tablet 4's effectively treats skin infections like cellulitis or impetigo, caused by bacterial pathogens.
- Sinusitis: Aliclair 500 mg Tablet 4's is used to manage acute bacterial sinusitis, relieving symptoms like nasal congestion and facial pain caused by bacterial infections.
- Otitis Media: Aliclair 500 mg Tablet 4's is frequently utilised to treat middle ear infections (otitis media), providing relief from ear pain and inflammation.
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Directions for Use
- Aliclair 500 mg Tablet 4's can be taken with or without food or as advised by your doctor.
- Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
- Swallow Aliclair 500 mg Tablet 4's as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not crush, break, or chew it.
Medicinal Benefits
- Aliclair 500 mg Tablet 4's is a macrolide class antibiotic used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections.
- It is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, certain anaerobic organisms, and some parasites such as Balantidium coli and Entamoeba species.
- It is commonly prescribed for chest and lung infections like bronchitis and pneumonia.
- It helps treat bacterial skin infections such as cellulitis.
- It is beneficial in treating middle ear infections and throat infections caused by susceptible bacteria.
- When used in combination with other drugs, Aliclair 500 mg Tablet 4's aids in eradicating Helicobacter pylori, the bacteria responsible for duodenal ulcers.
- By stopping the growth and multiplication of bacteria, Aliclair 500 mg Tablet 4's helps clear infections and promotes faster recovery.
How Aliclair 500 mg Tablet 4's Works
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- Drink plenty of fluids and consider oral rehydration solutions.
- Eat bland, easily digestible foods like bananas, rice, toast, and applesauce.
- Avoid trigger foods like greasy, spicy, fatty, acidic, and caffeinated foods.
- Gradually reintroduce fiber-rich foods as symptoms improve.
- Get adequate sleep and rest.
- Practice relaxation techniques to manage stress.
- Maintain regular bowel habits.
- Avoid overexertion and take breaks when needed.
- Consult a doctor if your gastrointestinal symptoms are severe, persistent, or accompanied by fever, bloody stools, dehydration, or last for more than a few days.
- Regularly brush and floss your teeth.
- Rinse your mouth with water and baking soda a solution to neutralize acid in the mouth. This makes your food taste as it should.
- Drink plenty of water or non-caffeinated drinks to prevent dry mouth which may lead to altered taste.
- Try ginger, peppermint, fruit or green teas, lemonade, ginger ale or fruit juice to help mask unpleasant tastes.
- Try sucking on sugar-free ice pops or ice cubes to prevent dry mouth.
- Inform Your Doctor: Notify your doctor immediately about your diarrhoea symptoms. This allows them to adjust your medication or provide guidance on managing side effects.
- Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids to replace lost water and electrolytes. Choose water, clear broth, and electrolyte-rich drinks. Avoid carbonated or caffeinated beverages to effectively rehydrate your body.
- Follow a Bland Diet: Eat easy-to-digest foods to help firm up your stool and settle your stomach. Try incorporating bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, plain crackers, and boiled vegetables into your diet.
- Avoid Trigger Foods: Steer clear of foods that can worsen diarrhoea, such as spicy, fatty, or greasy foods, high-fibre foods, and dairy products (especially if you're lactose intolerant).
- Practice Good Hygiene: Maintain good hygiene to prevent the spread of infection. To stay healthy, wash your hands frequently, clean and disinfect surfaces regularly, and avoid exchanging personal belongings with others.
- Take Anti-Diarrheal Medications: If your doctor advises, anti-diarrheal medications such as loperamide might help manage diarrhoea symptoms. Always follow your doctor's directions.
- Keep track of your diarrhoea symptoms. If they don't get better or worse or are accompanied by severe stomach pain, blood, or dehydration signs (like extreme thirst or dark urine), seek medical help.
- Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
- Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
- Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
- Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
- Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
- Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
- Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
- Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
- Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
- Preventing Vomiting (Before it Happens)
- Take medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. This can help minimize side effects, including vomiting.
- Having a small meal before taking your medication can help reduce nausea and vomiting.
- Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication along with your prescribed medication.
- Managing Vomiting (If it Happens)
- Try taking ginger in the form of tea, ale, or candy to help alleviate nausea and vomiting.
- What to Do if Vomiting Persists
- Consult your doctor if vomiting continues or worsens, consult the doctor for guidance on adjusting your medication or additional treatment.
- Drink water or other clear fluids.
- To prevent worsening of pain, limit intake of tea, coffee, or alcohol.
- Include bland foods like rice, toast, crackers, and rice in your diet.
- Avoid lying down immediately after eating as it may cause indigestion or heartburn.
- Avoid acidic and spicy food as it may cause indigestion.
- Skin rash caused by allergies is due to irritants or allergens. Therefore, avoid contact with such irritants.
- Consult your doctor for proper medication and apply an anti-itch medication. Follow the schedule and use the medication whenever needed.
- Protect your skin from extreme heat and try to apply wet compresses.
- Soak in the cool bath, which gives a soothing impact to the affected area.
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Drug Warnings
- Avoid taking Aliclair 500 mg Tablet 4's if you are allergic to any of the components present in it.
- In some cases, the use of Aliclair 500 mg Tablet 4's causes antibiotic-associated diarrhoea.
- Aliclair 500 mg Tablet 4's may cause sensitive skin to react to sunlight and ultraviolet rays, leading to an exaggerated sunburn reaction. Hence, it is advisable to apply sunscreen before going outside.
- Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Let your doctor know if you are taking any other medicines, including supplements or herbal products.
Drug-Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions
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Co-administration of Bepridil with Aliclair 500 mg Tablet may increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Aliclair 500 mg Tablet with Bepridil is not recommended as it can result in an interaction, it should be taken only if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, or rapid heartbeat, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
When Cabergoline is taken with Aliclair 500 mg Tablet, the amount of Cabergoline in the blood can go up.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Cabergoline with Aliclair 500 mg Tablet is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it. They can be taken together if advised by your doctor. However, contact your doctor if you experience any symptoms. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.
Taking Rifabutin and Aliclair 500 mg Tablet together may increase the blood levels of rifabutin.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Rifabutin with Aliclair 500 mg Tablet is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult a doctor immediately If you experience unusual symptoms. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
When Ergotamine is taken with Aliclair 500 mg Tablet, the amount of Ergotamine in the blood can go up.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Aliclair 500 mg Tablet with Ergotamine can result in an interaction, it should be taken only if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, numbness or tingling, muscle pain or weakness, blue or purple discoloration of fingers or toes, pale or cold skin, chest pain or tightness, irregular heartbeat, severe headache, shortness of breath, blurred vision, confusion, and/or slurred speech, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
When Venetoclax is taken with Aliclair 500 mg Tablet, the body's ability to break down Venetoclax may be reduced.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Aliclair 500 mg Tablet with Venetoclax is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it.
When Flibanserin is taken with Aliclair 500 mg Tablet, it can slow down the way Flibanserin is broken down in the body.
How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Aliclair 500 mg Tablet and Flibanserin can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like excessive drowsiness and decreases in blood pressure that can lead to dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
When Astemizole is taken with Aliclair 500 mg Tablet, it can cause a decrease in the metabolism of Astemizole.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Aliclair 500 mg Tablet with Astemizole is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it.
The combination of Alprazolam and Aliclair 500 mg Tablet may considerably increase the risk of side effects.
How to manage the interaction:
Despite the fact that there is an interaction between Alprazolam and Aliclair 500 mg Tablet, it can be used if prescribed by a doctor. Consult a doctor if you have excessive drowsiness, problems with movement, memory loss, anxiety, hallucinations (illogical thoughts), or breathing issues (particularly if you have asthma or obstructive sleep apnea). Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Co-administration of Aliclair 500 mg Tablet and Sparfloxacin may result in an increased risk of QT interval prolongation.
How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Sertraline and Desvenlafaxine can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
Coadministration of colchicine with Aliclair 500 mg Tablet may increase the blood levels of colchicine, increasing the risk of serious side effects.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Colchicine with Aliclair 500 mg Tablet is not recommended, they can be taken together if advised by your doctor. However, contact your doctor if you experience abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, muscle pain, weakness, fatigue, and/or numbness or tingling in your hands and feet. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.
Drug-Food Interactions
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Grapefruit Juice
How to manage the interaction:
Grapefruit juice may delay the gastrointestinal absorption of Aliclair 500 mg Tablet. Avoid grapefruit juice while on treatment with Aliclair 500 mg Tablet.
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Probiotics and prebiotics can also help to reduce the side effects of antibiotics.
- Include more fibre-enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by your gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. Thus, fibre foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics. Whole grains like whole-grain bread and brown rice should be included in your diet.
- Eating grapefruit during antibiotic treatment can prevent the body from utilising Aliclair 500 mg Tablet 4's properly. So, avoid intake of grapefruit or grapefruit juice with the antibiotic.
- Avoid taking too much calcium, iron-enriched foods and drinks as it might affect the working of Aliclair 500 mg Tablet 4's.
- Avoid the intake of alcoholic beverages, as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid the medicine in fighting off infections.
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Alcohol
Consult your doctor
Limited information is available. Keep your doctor informed if you drink alcohol.
Pregnancy
Caution
Aliclair 500 mg Tablet 4's should be used in pregnant women only if clinically needed, and the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
Caution
Let your doctor know if you are a nursing mother before taking Aliclair 500 mg Tablet 4's; your doctor will decide whether Aliclair 500 mg Tablet 4's can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.
Driving
Consult your doctor
Not enough scientific data available, hence it is advised to consult your doctor.
Liver
Caution
Aliclair 500 mg Tablet 4's to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
Kidney
Caution
Aliclair 500 mg Tablet 4's to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
Children
Safe if prescribed
Aliclair 500 mg Tablet 4's can be given safely to children above 6 months of age, with the dose to be adjusted and recommended by a child specialist only.
Heart
Caution should be exercised while taking Aliclair 500 mg Tablet 4's in patients with heart disease. Inform your physician on priority if you/your child have chest discomfort, palpitations or irregular heartbeat. Your physician may adjust the dose of the medicine based on your health condition.
Geriatrics
Safe if prescribed
Aliclair 500 mg Tablet 4's is safe for use in geriatric patients if recommended by the physician. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of medicine.<br />
FAQs
Aliclair 500 mg Tablet 4's is used to treat bacterial infections, including chest infections, skin infections, and ear infections. Besides this, Aliclair 500 mg Tablet 4's is also used in combination with other medicines to treat duodenal ulcers caused by H. pylori.
Aliclair 500 mg Tablet 4's contains Clarithromycin (antibiotic). It inhibits the protein synthesis process required for the growth of the bacterial cell. As a result, bacterial cells are not able to reproduce and grow. Thus, Aliclair 500 mg Tablet 4's helps in the prevention of infections.
You should avoid taking iron supplements, multivitamins, calcium supplements, antacids, or laxatives within 2 hours before or after taking Aliclair 500 mg Tablet 4's. Avoid taking any other antibiotics containing Aliclair 500 mg Tablet 4's unless your doctor has prescribed you.
After taking antibiotics such as Aliclair 500 mg Tablet 4's, some people get thrush, a fungal infection. This is due to the fact that antibiotics kill the regular, harmless bacteria that serve to protect you from thrush.
Aliclair 500 mg Tablet 4's treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as the common cold, flu).
No, Aliclair 500 mg Tablet 4's is a macrolide antibiotic. It can be taken by people who are allergic to penicillin with a doctor's advice only.
Side effects are rare with Aliclair 500 mg Tablet 4's and do not usually last long. They will get better after a day or two. If any side effects persist, reach out to the doctor immediately.
No, Aliclair 500 mg Tablet 4's should not be stopped even if you feel better, as it is an antibiotic medication and completing the full course is very necessary; otherwise, the infection might reappear in a more severe form.
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