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Klariday Oral Suspension, Pack of 1 Suspension
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Composition :

CLARITHROMYCIN-125MG/5ML

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Best Biotech

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Klariday Oral Suspension

Klariday 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, Klariday Oral Suspension is also used in combination with other medicines to treat duodenal ulcers caused by H. pylori.

Klariday 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, Klariday Oral Suspension helps treat infections.

Klariday 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 Klariday 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 Klariday Oral Suspension

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

  • Treatment of Respiratory Infections: Klariday Oral Suspension is commonly prescribed to treat respiratory infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia caused by susceptible bacteria.
  • Skin Infections: Klariday Oral Suspension effectively treats skin infections like cellulitis or impetigo, caused by bacterial pathogens.
  • Sinusitis: Klariday Oral Suspension is used to manage acute bacterial sinusitis, relieving symptoms like nasal congestion and facial pain caused by bacterial infections.
  • Otitis Media: Klariday 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

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

Medicinal Benefits

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

How Klariday Oral Suspension Works

Klariday 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, Klariday 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 Klariday 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 Klariday Oral Suspension

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Klariday 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 Klariday Oral Suspension if you are allergic to any of the components present in it.
  • In some cases, the use of Klariday Oral Suspension causes antibiotic-associated diarrhoea.
  • Klariday 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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ClarithromycinColchicine
Critical
ClarithromycinThioridazine
Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

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ClarithromycinColchicine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Klariday Oral Suspension:
Coadministration of colchicine with Klariday Oral Suspension may increase the blood levels of colchicine, increasing the risk of serious side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Colchicine with Klariday Oral Suspension 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.
ClarithromycinThioridazine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Klariday Oral Suspension:
Combining Klariday Oral Suspension with Thioridazine can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Klariday Oral Suspension and Thioridazine 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.
ClarithromycinRanolazine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Klariday Oral Suspension:
When Ranolazine and Klariday Oral Suspension are taken together, significantly increases the blood levels and effects of Ranolazine.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Klariday Oral Suspension and Ranozaline can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
ClarithromycinMethylergometrine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Klariday Oral Suspension:
When Methylergometrine is taken with Klariday Oral Suspension, the amount of Methylergometrine in the blood can go up. This can increase the risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Klariday Oral Suspension with Methylergometrine is generally avoided as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken only when advised by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
ClarithromycinNaloxegol
Critical
How does the drug interact with Klariday Oral Suspension:
When Naloxegol is taken with Klariday Oral Suspension, the amount of Naloxegol in the blood can go up.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Klariday Oral Suspension and Naloxegol can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like sweating, tearing, runny nose, chills, diarrhea, abdominal pain, anxiety, insomnia, irritability, restlessness, and yawning, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
ClarithromycinConivaptan
Critical
How does the drug interact with Klariday Oral Suspension:
When Klariday Oral Suspension is taken with Conivaptan, it can lower the rate at which Conivaptan is broken down in the body.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Klariday Oral Suspension with Convivaptan can result in an interaction, it should be taken only if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience swallowing, trouble speaking, muscle weakness, trouble controlling body movements, confusion, mood changes, or seizures, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ClarithromycinRifabutin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Klariday Oral Suspension:
Taking Rifabutin and Klariday Oral Suspension together may increase the blood levels of rifabutin.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Rifabutin with Klariday 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.
ClarithromycinBepridil
Critical
How does the drug interact with Klariday Oral Suspension:
Co-administration of Bepridil with Klariday Oral Suspension may increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Klariday Oral Suspension 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.
ClarithromycinDihydroergotamine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Klariday Oral Suspension:
When Dihydroergotamine is taken with Klariday Oral Suspension, the amount of Dihydroergotamine in the blood can go up.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Klariday Oral Suspension with Dihydroergotamine 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.
ClarithromycinLomitapide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Klariday Oral Suspension:
When Lomitapide is taken with Klariday Oral Suspension, it can lower the metabolism of Lomitapide.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Klariday Oral Suspension and Lomitapide can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain or discomfort, indigestion, gas, constipation, and liver damage, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

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 Klariday 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 Klariday 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.

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Therapeutic Class

ANTI- BACTERIALS

Klariday 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

Klariday 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 Klariday Oral Suspension; your doctor will decide whether Klariday 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

Klariday 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

Klariday 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

Klariday 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

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

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

After taking antibiotics such as Klariday 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.

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

No, Klariday 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 Klariday 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, Klariday 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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India
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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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