Clariford 500 mg Tablet

Clariford 500 mg Tablet is an antibiotic tablet that contains 500 mg of clarithromycin in each tablet. It belongs to the macrolide class of antibiotics and is used to treat certain bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like colds or the flu. Clariford 500 mg Tablet may be prescribed for infections of the throat, sinuses, lungs, skin, and, in some cases, Helicobacter pylori-related stomach infection when used in combination with other medicines. Because it is a higher-strength tablet, it is usually chosen when a doctor wants a full adult dose in a simple tablet form.

How it works: Clarithromycin works by stopping bacteria from making the proteins they need to grow and multiply. In tablet form, Clariford 500 mg Tablet delivers this antibiotic action through the digestive tract after you swallow it.

Clariford 500 mg Tablet is a higher-strength version of clarithromycin, so it is meant for people whose doctor has decided that 500 mg per dose is appropriate. Since there are no other strengths or forms listed for this brand, this tablet represents the standard tablet option for patients who need a full-strength clarithromycin dose and can swallow tablets. The higher strength may be selected for adult treatment plans where fewer tablets per dose are preferred.

• Bacterial throat and tonsil infections
• Sinus infections
• Bronchitis and some other respiratory infections
• Certain skin and soft tissue infections
• Part of combination therapy for H. pylori infection

• Swallow Clariford 500 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water unless your doctor or pharmacist says otherwise.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, at evenly spaced times each day.
• You may take it with or without food; taking it with food may help if it upsets your stomach.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless a healthcare professional specifically instructs you to.
• Finish the full course even if you start feeling better.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next one; do not double up.

Each Clariford 500 mg Tablet provides 500 mg of clarithromycin. Depending on the infection being treated, this strength may be taken once or twice daily, and the total daily dose is determined by the prescriber; do not exceed the amount your doctor prescribed. Because this is a higher-strength tablet, it is used when a clinician has decided that this dose is appropriate for your age, infection, kidney function, and other medicines.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Clarithromycin may include:

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Stomach pain or indigestion
• Taste changes or metallic taste
• Headache
• Vomiting
• Mild rash or itching

• Use only for bacterial infections; it will not treat viral colds or flu.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of heart rhythm problems or prolonged QT interval, since clarithromycin can affect the heartbeat.
• This higher-strength tablet may need extra caution in people with kidney or liver problems.
• Tell your prescriber about all medicines you take, because clarithromycin has many drug interactions.
• If you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding, ask your doctor whether this tablet is appropriate for you.
• Avoid alcohol if it worsens stomach upset or dizziness while taking this medicine.
• Be careful driving or using machinery if you feel dizzy or unusually tired.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Statins such as simvastatin or lovastatin
• Certain heart rhythm medicines that can also prolong QT interval
• Colchicine
• Some seizure medicines and other prescription antibiotics

Store Clariford 500 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.