Synclar 500 mg Tablet

Synclar 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, including infections of the lungs, throat, skin, and sinuses, as well as some other doctor-directed uses. Synclar 500 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine and only works against bacteria, not viruses.

How it works: Clarithromycin works by blocking bacteria from making the proteins they need to grow and multiply. In tablet form, Synclar 500 mg Tablet delivers this medicine systemically after swallowing, helping the body clear susceptible bacterial infections.

Synclar 500 mg Tablet is a higher-strength option compared with Synclar 250 mg Tablet, so it may be chosen when a doctor wants fewer tablets per dose or a specific higher-dose regimen. Because each tablet contains 500 mg of clarithromycin, it is not the right choice for everyone and is typically used only after a clinician has assessed the infection and the patient’s needs.

• Bacterial respiratory tract infections
• Sinus infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Certain throat and ear infections
• Doctor-directed treatment of specific bacterial infections

• Swallow the Synclar 500 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split it unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you to.
• Take it exactly at the times prescribed, as evenly spaced doses help keep a steady amount of medicine in your body.
• You may take Synclar 500 mg Tablet with or without food, but taking it with food can help reduce stomach upset.
• Finish the full course even if you start feeling better, unless your prescriber tells you to stop.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.
• Avoid taking antacids that contain aluminum or magnesium at the same time; separate them as directed by your pharmacist.

Each Synclar 500 mg Tablet provides 500 mg of clarithromycin per tablet. Depending on the infection, a doctor may prescribe it once daily or twice daily, but the exact schedule, total daily amount, and treatment length must be set by the prescriber. Do not take more than prescribed; the maximum daily dose depends on the condition being treated and your medical history.

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
• Taste changes or metallic taste
• Vomiting
• Headache
• These may be more noticeable with the 500 mg strength because each dose delivers a larger amount of clarithromycin

• Synclar 500 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet, so it should be used only when a clinician has determined that this dose is appropriate.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of heart rhythm problems, long QT syndrome, low potassium or magnesium, or heart disease.
• Use caution if you have liver disease or kidney disease, since clarithromycin may need extra monitoring or dose adjustment.
• Do not take if you are allergic to clarithromycin, erythromycin, or other macrolide antibiotics unless a doctor says it is safe.
• This medicine can cause dizziness or unusual tastes, so be careful when driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Tell your healthcare provider about all prescription medicines, over-the-counter products, and supplements before starting Synclar 500 mg Tablet.
• Avoid alcohol if it worsens stomach upset or dizziness, and follow your prescriber’s advice.

• Statins such as simvastatin or lovastatin
• Antiarrhythmics and other medicines that can prolong the QT interval
• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Colchicine
• Certain seizure medicines, HIV medicines, and other antibiotics

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