Clarimin 500mg Tablet is used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections, including chest infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia, skin problems such as cellulitis (potentially serious bacterial skin infection, the affected skin appears swollen and red and is typically painful and warm to the touch), and ear infections. Besides this, Clarimin 500mg Tablet is also used in combination with other medicines to treat duodenal ulcers caused by H. pylori.

Clarimin 500mg Tablet contains Clarithromycin (antibiotic). It inhibits the protein synthesis process required for the growth of the bacterial cell. As a result, bacterial cells are not able to reproduce and grow. Thus, Clarimin 500mg Tablet helps prevent infections.

Clarimin 500mg Tablet should only be if your doctor has prescribed you. Clarimin 500mg Tablet should not be stopped even if you feel better as it is an antibiotic medication, and completing the full course is necessary; otherwise, the infection might re-appear in a more severe form. Like all medicines, Clarimin 500mg Tablet may cause some common side effects, including feeling sick (nausea), diarrhoea and being sick (vomiting), losing your appetite, bloating and indigestion, headaches and difficulty sleeping. These side effects are temporary and may get resolved after some time; however, if this side persists, let your doctor know about this if you notice any sudden wheeziness, tightness in the chest or throat, difficulty in breathing, swelling of the eyelids, face or lips, rash or itching (especially affecting your whole body) STOP TAKING your medicine and go to a doctor immediately.

Do not take Clarimin 500mg Tablet if allergic to azithromycin, other macrolide antibiotics, or any components present in Clarimin 500mg Tablet. Clarimin 500mg Tablet isn't normally recommended during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. But your doctor may prescribe it if the benefits of taking it are greater than the risks. Do not consume alcohol as it may cause excessive drowsiness when taken along with Clarimin 500mg Tablet. Before using the Clarimin 500mg Tablet, tell your doctor if you ever had an allergy to Clarimin 500mg Tablet have kidney problems, liver problems, swollen food pipe (oesophagitis), lupus disease (an autoimmune disease), or muscle disease (myasthenia gravis). Do not drink alcohol with Clarimin 500mg Tablet as it may increase the unpleasant side effects like drowsiness and dizziness.

Clarimin 500mg Tablet is a type of macrolide class of antibiotic which is effective against a wide range of bacteria, including gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria, anaerobes, and some parasites (like Balantidium coli and Entamoeba species). It is prescribed for treating various bacterial infections, including chest infections such as pneumonia, skin problems such as cellulitis, and ear infections; on the other hand, It is also used in combination with other medicines to treat duodenal ulcers caused by H. pylori (Helicobacter pylori). Clarimin 500mg Tablet is sometimes used by people who have an allergy to penicillin and antibiotics similar to penicillin, such as amoxicillin.

• Headache

• Diarrhoea

• Being sick (vomiting)

• Nausea (feeling sick)

• Loss of appetite

• Taste change

• Bloating

• Indigestion

• Abdominal pain

• Insomnia (difficulty sleeping)

Iron and antacid (like magnesium hydroxide and aluminium hydroxide) may bind to Clarimin 500mg Tablet in the gastrointestinal tract, lowering its efficiency. So, a gap of at least 2 hours should be maintained between intake of Clarimin 500mg Tablet and iron supplements and antacids. Besides this, in some cases, the use of Clarimin 500mg Tablet causes antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. Clarimin 500mg Tablet may cause sensitive skin to sunlight and ultraviolet rays, causing an exaggerated sunburn reaction. Hence it is advisable to apply sunscreen before going outside. Its use has also been associated with an increased risk of fungal skin infections like (vaginal candidiasis - thrush). Tetracycline and Clarimin 500mg Tablet can form a stable calcium complex in bone-forming tissue, thereby affecting the growth of fibula bones in young children and bone development in the foetus. Using a Clarimin 500mg Tablet with isotretinoin should be avoided as it has been reported to cause pseudotumor cerebri (increased pressure inside the brain). Long-term use of Clarimin 500mg Tablet may affect your blood, kidney, and liver health, so yearly diagnostics test of these parameters is recommended.

• Probiotics and prebiotics can also help to reduce the side effects of antibiotics.

• Include more fibre-enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by your gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. Thus, fibre foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics. Whole grains like whole-grain bread and brown rice should be included in your diet. 

• Eating grapefruit during antibiotics treatment can prevent the body from utilizing Clarimin 500mg Tablet properly. So, avoid intake of grapefruit or grapefruit juice with the antibiotic. 

• Avoid taking too much calcium, iron-enriched foods and drinks as it might affect the working of Clarimin 500mg Tablet. 

• Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with Clarimin 500mg Tablet as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid the Clarimin 500mg Tablet in fighting off infections.