Synclar 250 mg Tablet

Synclar 250 mg Tablet is an oral antibiotic tablet that contains 250 mg of clarithromycin in each tablet. It belongs to the macrolide antibiotic class and is used to treat certain bacterial infections, including infections of the lungs, throat, sinuses, skin, and some ear infections. Synclar 250 mg Tablet works only for bacterial infections and will not treat colds or flu.

How it works: Clarithromycin stops bacteria from making the proteins they need to grow and multiply. As a tablet, Synclar 250 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed into the body to help clear the infection over time.

Synclar 250 mg Tablet is the lower-strength tablet compared with Synclar 500 mg Tablet, so it may be chosen when a doctor wants a smaller dose, a split regimen, or more flexible dose adjustment. Because it is a 250 mg strength, it is often better suited for patients who need standard-dose clarithromycin rather than a higher-strength tablet.

• Bronchitis and other lower respiratory tract infections
• Sinus infections
• Throat and tonsil infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Some ear infections

• Swallow the Synclar 250 mg Tablet whole with water unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Take it at the same times each day to help keep a steady amount in your body.
• You may take it with or without food; taking it with food can help reduce stomach upset.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless a clinician specifically instructs you to do so.
• Complete the full prescribed 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 dose; do not double up.

Each Synclar 250 mg Tablet provides 250 mg of clarithromycin per tablet. The exact schedule depends on the infection being treated, but clarithromycin tablets are commonly taken twice daily; your doctor decides the dose, frequency, and treatment length for this specific strength. Do not take more than prescribed, and do not assume 250 mg is the right dose for every infection.

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

Common side effects of Clarithromycin may include:

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Abdominal pain or stomach upset
• Taste changes or metallic taste
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Mild rash

• Tell your doctor if you have heart rhythm problems, especially a history of QT prolongation.
• Use caution if you have liver disease or kidney disease, because dose adjustment or closer monitoring may be needed.
• Tell your prescriber about all medicines you take, since clarithromycin has many important interactions.
• Avoid using this antibiotic if you have had a serious allergic reaction to clarithromycin, erythromycin, or other macrolide antibiotics unless your doctor says otherwise.
• Use caution with alcohol if it worsens stomach upset or liver strain.
• Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding so the benefits and risks can be reviewed.
• Do not stop the tablets early unless your prescriber tells you to, even if symptoms improve.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Statins such as simvastatin or lovastatin
• Certain heart rhythm medicines that can also prolong the QT interval
• Colchicine, especially in people with kidney or liver problems
• Some seizure medicines and other antibiotics that may change clarithromycin levels

Store Synclar 250 mg Tablet at room temperature in its original strip/box, away from excess heat, moisture, and direct light.