Clarinova 250 Tablet

Clarinova 250 Tablet is an antibiotic used to treat various types of infections. It is effective in most infections of the respiratory tract, ear, nose, throat, lungs, and skin. It is also effective against a bacteria known as H. pylori, which is associated with peptic ulcer disease. Clarinova 250 Tablet is also effective against some infections (e.g., MAC or Mycobacterium avium complex) seen in people with reduced immunity. It stops the bacteria from growing, which helps to resolve your symptoms and cure your infection. This medicine is taken orally, preferably either one hour before or 2 hours after a meal. No antacids should be taken within 2 hours of taking this medicine. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening. Common side effects with this medicine include diarrhea, nausea, indigestion, abdominal pain, headache, vomiting, and rash. These are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if you find these side effects do not resolve or persist for a longer duration. Inform your doctor if you have any previous history of allergy or heart problems before taking this medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using this medicine.

• Treatment of Bacterial infections

Clarinova 250 Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus, it stops the bacteria from growing, and prevents the infection from spreading.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Clarinova 250 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. Avoid Clarinova 250 Tablet with tyramine-rich food such as cheese, smoked fish, meats and some types of beer.

• Abdominal pain
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Rash
• Abnormal liver function tests
• Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
• Dyspepsia
• Taste change

AlcoholUNSAFE

Clarinova 250 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Clarinova 250 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Clarinova 250 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

DrivingUNSAFE

Clarinova 250 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

KidneyCAUTION

Clarinova 250 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Clarinova 250 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

LiverSAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Clarinova 250 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Clarinova 250 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Clarinova 250 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Chemical Class

Macrolides

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Anti infectives