Clarithral 125 Oral Suspension 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, Clarithral 125 Oral Suspension is also used in combination with other medicines to treat duodenal ulcers caused by H. pylori.

Clarithral 125 Oral Suspension 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, Clarithral 125 Oral Suspension helps prevent infections.

Clarithral 125 Oral Suspension should only be if your doctor has prescribed you. Clarithral 125 Oral Suspension 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, Clarithral 125 Oral Suspension 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 Clarithral 125 Oral Suspension if allergic to azithromycin, other macrolide antibiotics, or any components present in Clarithral 125 Oral Suspension. Clarithral 125 Oral Suspension 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 Clarithral 125 Oral Suspension. Before using the Clarithral 125 Oral Suspension, tell your doctor if you ever had an allergy to Clarithral 125 Oral Suspension have kidney problems, liver problems, swollen food pipe (oesophagitis), lupus disease (an autoimmune disease), or muscle disease (myasthenia gravis). Do not drink alcohol with Clarithral 125 Oral Suspension as it may increase the unpleasant side effects like drowsiness and dizziness.

Tablet/capsule: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it. Dispersible Tablet: Check the label for directions before use. Disperse the tablet in the prescribed amount of water and swallow the contents. Do not crush, chew or swallow as a whole.

Clarithral 125 Oral Suspension 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). Clarithral 125 Oral Suspension is sometimes used by people who have an allergy to penicillin and antibiotics similar to penicillin, such as amoxicillin.

Iron and antacid (like magnesium hydroxide and aluminium hydroxide) may bind to Clarithral 125 Oral Suspension in the gastrointestinal tract, lowering its efficiency. So, a gap of at least 2 hours should be maintained between intake of Clarithral 125 Oral Suspension and iron supplements and antacids. Besides this, in some cases, the use of Clarithral 125 Oral Suspension causes antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. Clarithral 125 Oral Suspension 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 Clarithral 125 Oral Suspension 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 Clarithral 125 Oral Suspension with isotretinoin should be avoided as it has been reported to cause pseudotumor cerebri (increased pressure inside the brain). Long-term use of Clarithral 125 Oral Suspension may affect your blood, kidney, and liver health, so yearly diagnostics test of these parameters is recommended.