Monoclar 500 Tablet is used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections, including chest infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia, skin problems such as cellulitis (potentially serious bacterial skin infection, the affected skin appears swollen and red and is typically painful and warm to the touch), and ear infections. Besides this, Monoclar 500 Tablet is also used in combination with other medicines to treat duodenal ulcers caused by H. pylori.

Monoclar 500 Tablet 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, Monoclar 500 Tablet helps prevent infections.

Monoclar 500 Tablet should only be if your doctor has prescribed it to you. Monoclar 500 Tablet should not be stopped even if you feel better as it is an antibiotic medication, and completing the full course is necessary; otherwise, the infection might reappear in a more severe form. Like all medicines, Monoclar 500 Tablet may cause some common side effects, including feeling sick (nausea), diarrhoea, being sick (vomiting), loss of appetite, bloating, indigestion, headaches, and difficulty sleeping. These side effects are temporary and may get resolve after some time; however, if these side effects persists, let your doctor know about this.

Do not take Monoclar 500 Tablet if allergic to azithromycin, other macrolide antibiotics, or any components present in Monoclar 500 Tablet. Monoclar 500 Tablet isn't normally recommended during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. But your doctor may prescribe it if the benefits of taking it are greater than the risks. Before using the Monoclar 500 Tablet, tell your doctor if you ever had an allergy to Monoclar 500 Tablet have kidney problems, liver problems, a swollen food pipe (oesophagitis), lupus disease (an autoimmune disease), or muscle disease (myasthenia gravis).

Monoclar 500 Tablet is used in the treatment of Bacterial infections. The detailed uses of Monoclar 500 Tablet are as follows:<br/> • Treatment of Respiratory Infections: Monoclar 500 Tablet is commonly prescribed to treat respiratory infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia caused by susceptible bacteria.<br/> • Skin Infections: Monoclar 500 Tablet effectively treats skin infections like cellulitis or impetigo, caused by bacterial pathogens.<br/> • Sinusitis: Monoclar 500 Tablet is used to manage acute bacterial sinusitis, relieving symptoms like nasal congestion and facial pain caused by bacterial infections.<br/> • Otitis Media: Monoclar 500 Tablet is frequently utilized to treat middle ear infections (otitis media), providing relief from ear pain and inflammation.<br/>

• Monoclar 500 Tablet 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 Monoclar 500 Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
• Do not crush, break, or chew it.

Monoclar 500 Tablet is a type of macrolide class of antibiotic which is effective against a wide range of bacteria, including gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria, anaerobes, and some parasites (like Balantidium coli and Entamoeba species). It is prescribed for treating various bacterial infections, including chest infections such as pneumonia, skin problems such as cellulitis, and ear infections; on the other hand, It is also used in combination with other medicines to treat duodenal ulcers caused by H. pylori (Helicobacter pylori). Monoclar 500 Tablet is sometimes used by people who have an allergy to penicillin and antibiotics similar to penicillin, such as amoxicillin.

Avoid taking Monoclar 500 Tablet if you are allergic to the medicine or any other components present in it. Iron and antacids (like magnesium hydroxide and aluminium hydroxide) may bind to Monoclar 500 Tablet in the gastrointestinal tract, lowering its efficiency. So, a gap of at least 2 hours should be maintained between intake of Monoclar 500 Tablet and iron supplements and antacids. Besides this, in some cases, the use of Monoclar 500 Tablet causes antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. Monoclar 500 Tablet may cause sensitive skin to sunlight and ultraviolet rays, causing an exaggerated sunburn reaction. Hence, it is advisable to apply sunscreen before going outside. Its use has also been associated with an increased risk of fungal skin infections like vaginal candidiasis (thrush). Tetracycline and Monoclar 500 Tablet can form a stable calcium complex in bone-forming tissue, thereby affecting the growth of fibula bones in young children and bone development in the fetus. Using a Monoclar 500 Tablet with isotretinoin should be avoided as it has been reported to cause pseudotumor cerebri (increased pressure inside the brain). Long-term use of Monoclar 500 Tablet may affect your blood, kidney, and liver health, so yearly diagnostic tests of these parameters is recommended.