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Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension, Pack of 1 Suspension
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Composition :

CLARITHROMYCIN-125MG/5ML

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension

Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension is used to treat bacterial infections, including chest infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia, skin problems such as cellulitis, and ear infections. Besides this, Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension is also used in combination with other medicines to treat duodenal ulcers caused by H. pylori.

Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension 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, Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension helps treat infections.

Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension 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 Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension 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 Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension

Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension is used in the treatment of Bacterial infections. The detailed uses of Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension are as follows:

  • Treatment of Respiratory Infections: Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension is commonly prescribed to treat respiratory infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia caused by susceptible bacteria.
  • Skin Infections: Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension effectively treats skin infections like cellulitis or impetigo, caused by bacterial pathogens.
  • Sinusitis: Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension is used to manage acute bacterial sinusitis, relieving symptoms like nasal congestion and facial pain caused by bacterial infections.
  • Otitis Media: Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension is frequently utilised to treat middle ear infections (otitis media), providing relief from ear pain and inflammation.

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Directions for Use

  • Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension 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 Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush, break, or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

  • Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension 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, Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension aids in eradicating Helicobacter pylori, the bacteria responsible for duodenal ulcers.
  • By stopping the growth and multiplication of bacteria, Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension helps clear infections and promotes faster recovery.

How Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension Works

Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension 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, Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension helps prevent infections.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep out of sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.
Side effects of Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension
  • 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.
Here are the precise steps to cope with diarrhoea caused by medication usage:
  • 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.

What if I have taken an overdose of Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension as it may cause overdose. The symptoms of overdose include diarrhoea, vomiting, nausea and stomach pain. If you suspect you have taken overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

  • Avoid taking Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension if you are allergic to any of the components present in it.
  • In some cases, the use of Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension causes antibiotic-associated diarrhoea.
  • Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension 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

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ClarithromycinFlibanserin
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ClarithromycinLovastatin
Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

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ClarithromycinFlibanserin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension:
When Flibanserin is taken with Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension, it can slow down the way Flibanserin is broken down in the body.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension 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.
ClarithromycinLovastatin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension:
Taking Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension with Lovastatin can increase the risk of muscle problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension and Lovastatin can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, dark-colored urine, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
ClarithromycinDronedarone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension:
When Dronedarone is taken with Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension, can increase the blood levels of dronedarone and cause an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension with Dronedarone can result in an interaction, it should be taken only if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitation, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ClarithromycinCisapride
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension:
When Cisapride is taken with Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension, the amount of Cisapride in the blood can go up.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension with Cisapride can result in an interaction, it should be taken only if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or fast or pounding heartbeats, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ClarithromycinQuinidine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension:
When Quinidine is taken with Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension, can increase the blood levels and effects of Quinidine. This may increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension and Quinidine can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or fast or pounding heartbeats. However, if you experience any symptoms like headache, confusion, vomiting, diarrhea, ringing in the ears, hearing loss, blurred or double vision, or sensitivity to light, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
ClarithromycinRifabutin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension:
Taking Rifabutin and Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension together may increase the blood levels of rifabutin.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Rifabutin with Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension 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.
ClarithromycinVenetoclax
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension:
When Venetoclax is taken with Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension, the body's ability to break down Venetoclax may be reduced.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension with Venetoclax is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it.
ClarithromycinIsavuconazole
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension:
When Isavuconazole is taken with Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension, it can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension and Isavuconazole can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like nausea, vomiting, or diarrhoea, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
ClarithromycinErgotamine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension:
When Ergotamine is taken with Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension, the amount of Ergotamine in the blood can go up.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension 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.
ClarithromycinAstemizole
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension:
When Astemizole is taken with Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension, it can cause a decrease in the metabolism of Astemizole.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension with Astemizole is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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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 Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension 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 Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension.
  • 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.

Habit Forming

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Therapeutic Class

ANTI- BACTERIALS

Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension Substitute

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Alcohol

Consult your doctor

Limited information is available. Keep your doctor informed if you drink alcohol.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension should be used in pregnant women only if clinically needed, and the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Let your doctor know if you are a nursing mother before taking Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension; your doctor will decide whether Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.

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Driving

Consult your doctor

Not enough scientific data available, hence it is advised to consult your doctor.

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Liver

Caution

Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension 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.

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Kidney

Caution

Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension 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.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension can be given safely to children above 6 months of age, with the dose to be adjusted and recommended by a child specialist only.

FAQs

Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension is used to treat bacterial infections, including chest infections, skin infections, and ear infections. Besides this, Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension is also used in combination with other medicines to treat duodenal ulcers caused by H. pylori.

Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension 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, Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension 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 Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension. Avoid taking any other antibiotics containing Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension unless your doctor has prescribed you.

After taking antibiotics such as Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension, 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.

Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as the common cold, flu).

No, Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension 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 Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension 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, Ediclar 125mg Oral Suspension 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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Reference

  1. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/6094/smpc#gref
  2. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.6094.pdf
  3. https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/clarithromycin/
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