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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, it is also used in combination with other medicines to treat duodenal ulcers caused by H. pylori. It contains Clarithromycin, which inhibits the growth of bacteria. It may cause some common side effects, such as nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting, loss of appetite, bloating, indigestion, headaches and difficulty sleeping. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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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).
Uses of Monoclar 500 Tablet
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/>
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Medicinal Benefits
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.
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Drug Warnings
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.
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Alcohol
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Monoclar 500 Tablet should not be taken until prescribed if you are taking alcohol. Keep your doctor informed if you drink alcohol.
Pregnancy
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Monoclar 500 Tablet should be used in pregnant women only if clinically needed, and the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
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Let your doctor know if you are a nursing mother before taking Monoclar 500 Tablet; your doctor will decide whether Monoclar 500 Tablet can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.
Driving
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Not enough scientific data available for Monoclar 500 Tablet, hence it is advised to consult your doctor.
Liver
Caution
Monoclar 500 Tablet 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
Monoclar 500 Tablet 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
Monoclar 500 Tablet can be given safely to children above 6 months of age, with the dose to be adjusted and recommended by a child specialist only.
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Monoclar 500 Tablet is used to treat bacterial infections, including chest infections, skin infections, 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 in the prevention of infections.
You should avoid taking iron supplements, multivitamins, calcium supplements, antacids, or laxatives within 2 hours before or after taking Monoclar 500 Tablet. Avoid taking any other antibiotics containing Monoclar 500 Tablet unless your doctor has prescribed you.
After taking antibiotics such as Monoclar 500 Tablet, 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.
Monoclar 500 Tablet treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu).
No, Monoclar 500 Tablet is a macrolide antibiotic. It can be taken by people who are allergic to penicillin with doctor advice only.
Side-effects are rare with Monoclar 500 Tablet and do not usually last long. They will get better after a day or two. if those side effects persist reach out to the doctor immediately.​
No, Monoclar 500 Tablet should not be stopped even if you feel better as it is an antibiotic medication and completing the full course if very necessary; otherwise, the infection might re-appear in a more severe form.
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