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Claricot 500mg Injection is an antibiotic used in treating bacterial infections. It contains Clarithromycin, which stops the growth of bacteria. It may cause side effects like injection site reactions, nausea, and vomiting. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breasfeeding, taking any other medicines or have pre-existing medical conditions.
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About Claricot 500mg Injection
Claricot 500mg Injection belongs to the group of medicines known as macrolide antibiotics, used to treat infections caused by bacteria such as bronchitis, pneumonia, throat, sinus, skin and soft tissue infections. It is prescribed for treating severe infections or when oral therapy is ineffective.
Claricot 500mg Injection contains 'Clarithromycin', which works by killing the bacteria that cause the infection by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins necessary for the survival of the bacteria. Thereby, it effectively treats bacterial infections.
You may experience injection site reactions (redness, swelling, and pain), headache, nausea or vomiting, stomach pain, and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and resolve over time. Please consult your doctor if these side effects become troublesome.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, suspect you are pregnant, plan to have a baby or if you are breastfeeding. Let your doctor know about your medical condition and the medications you are taking to avoid any interactions.
Uses of Claricot 500mg Injection
Claricot 500mg Injection is used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections. The detailed uses of Claricot 500mg Injection include:
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Alcohol
Caution
It is advisable to avoid or limit alcohol intake.
Pregnancy
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Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.
Breast Feeding
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It is not known if Claricot 500mg Injection passes into breastmilk. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
Caution
Claricot 500mg Injection may cause dizziness, confusion, and loss of balance. Therefore avoid driving or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms.
Liver
Caution
Caution is advised. If you have/had liver problems, your doctor may need to monitor your liver function or discontinue treatment.
Kidney
Caution
Consult your doctor if you have kidney problems, as your doctor may need to adjust the dose.
Children
Caution
Claricot 500mg Injection is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness have not been established.
Heart
Inform your doctor before receiving Claricot 500mg Injection if you have a pre-existing or a history of heart disease. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Geriatrics
Caution
Claricot 500mg Injection should be used in the elderly only if advised by a doctor, as dose adjustment may be required.
Claricot 500mg Injection belongs to the group of medicines known as macrolide antibiotics, used to treat infections caused by bacteria such as bronchitis, pneumonia, throat, sinus, skin and soft tissue infections.
Claricot 500mg Injection kills the harmful bacteria by preventing the production of proteins required by the bacteria for their survival.
Using Claricot 500mg Injection together with statins (medicines used to lower cholesterol levels) is not advisable. Please notify your doctor if you must take these medications. Your doctor may advise you to maintain a time gap between these two medications.
Claricot 500mg Injection can cause Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea (CDAD). If you have diarrhoea that is watery or bloody, inform your doctor. Do not use anti-diarrhoea medicine unless your doctor tells you to.
You should inform your doctor before taking Claricot 500mg Injection if you have liver or kidney dysfunction, heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia) or QT prolongation, electrolyte imbalance (low potassium or magnesium level), or muscle problems (myasthenia gravis).
Claricot 500mg Injection should not be taken with any ergot derivatives such as ergotamine or dihydroergotamine, used to treat migraine. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns.
Prolonged use of Claricot 500mg Injection can result in a yeast infection or oral thrush. Look out for symptoms like white patches in the mouth or changes in vaginal discharge.
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