Review the side-effects of Clarithromycin as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common- Nausea, diarrhea, abnormal taste, stomach upset, abdominal pain and headache.
Central Nervous System- Mood changes, tremor, dizziness, confusion, seizures, sleeplessness, hallucinations, nightmares, tinnitus (abnormal sounds within the ears).
Liver- Liver inflammation with or without jaundice, increase in liver enzymes.
Metabolic- Low sugar.
Heart- QT prolongation, abnormal heart rhythm.
Genitourinary- Kidney damage.
Miscellaneous- Fever, flu-like symptoms, blisters, itching, allergic reactions, hearing loss, secondary intestinal infection.
Biaxin, Biaxin XL, Biaxin XL-Pak
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common- Nausea, diarrhea, abnormal taste, stomach upset, abdominal pain and headache.
Central Nervous System- Mood changes, tremor, dizziness, confusion, seizures, sleeplessness, hallucinations, nightmares, tinnitus (abnormal sounds within the ears).
Liver- Liver inflammation with or without jaundice, increase in liver enzymes.
Metabolic- Low sugar.
Heart- QT prolongation, abnormal heart rhythm.
Genitourinary- Kidney damage.
Miscellaneous- Fever, flu-like symptoms, blisters, itching, allergic reactions, hearing loss, secondary intestinal infection.
Other Precautions :
Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes .Drug Name : Clarithromycin
Clarithromycin(Biaxin) generic is a macrolide antibiotic, prescribed infections of the middle ear, tonsillitis, throat infections, laryngitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, and skin infections. It stops the growth of sensitive bacteria.Brand Names or Trade Names of Clarithromycin
India :
Neklitro (30 ml) |
Clarivir Oral |
Larit - DT |
Megamac (125 mg) |
Biorith |
Crixan DT |
Clarinic Kid |
Neklitro (250 mg) |
Claricip |
Biclar |
Synclar |
Clarie |
Novaclar (250 mg) |
Clarycin |
Frank -250 |
Clavid |
Clank 250 |
Clarit |
Megamac |
Clarbact
International :
Biaxin, Biaxin XL, Biaxin XL-Pak