Iyeon Clarithromycin Tablets

Adult dose

○ Adults: The usual dose is 250mg (potency) of clarithromycin per administration, twice daily. For severe infections, administer 500mg (potency) per dose twice daily. The usual duration of treatment is 7～14 days. In patients with renal failure and a creatinine clearance of 30mL/min or less, reduce the dose by half: 250mg (potency) once daily, or, for severe infections, 250mg (potency) per dose twice daily. Do not administer to these patients for more than 14 days. ○ Mycobacterial infections: Administer 500mg (potency) of this medicine per dose twice daily. In this case, it must be administered in combination with other antimycobacterial agents such as ethambutol, clofazimine, or rifampin. ○ Eradication of Helicobacter pylori in patients with duodenal ulcer: Administer 500mg (potency) of this medicine 3 times daily with omeprazole 40mg once daily for 14 days, followed by omeprazole 40mg once daily for 14 consecutive days. That is, administer clarithromycin 500mg (potency) per dose 3 times daily for 14 days (days 1～14), and omeprazole 40mg once daily for 28 days (days 1～28).

Child dose

○ Children 12 years and older: Same as adults. ○ For children under 12 years, use clarithromycin dry syrup.

This medication should not be used in patients who are allergic to specific ingredients or have had hypersensitivity reactions to macrolide antibiotics. Patients with abnormal heart rhythms or severely impaired liver or kidney function should use this medication cautiously. It is safe to avoid this medication during pregnancy and breastfeeding. While taking this medication, there may rarely be severe allergic reactions, skin rashes, gastrointestinal disturbances, liver function abnormalities, or kidney issues; if any unusual symptoms occur, consult a doctor immediately. Interactions may occur when taken with other medications, especially those affecting the heart, drugs metabolized by the liver, hypoglycemic agents, and anticoagulants, so caution is advised when taken in combination. If persistent diarrhea or abdominal pain occurs during treatment, it may indicate serious intestinal conditions such as pseudomembranous colitis; inform your healthcare provider immediately. Dose adjustments may be necessary in patients with compromised liver and kidney function, and elderly patients should also be administered cautiously. Prolonged or high-dose use may lead to hearing loss or tinnitus; inform a doctor if these symptoms occur. This medication may cause dizziness or confusion while driving or operating machinery, so caution is advised. In cases of overdose, gastrointestinal disturbances or psychiatric symptoms may arise, and you should seek appropriate treatment at a medical facility immediately.

• Shock
• anaphylactic symptoms
• difficulty breathing
• convulsions
• flushing
• rash
• itching
• hives
• skin reddening
• angioedema

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. Avoid direct sunlight and store in a dry place at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Yellow oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle