Class Tablet 500mg (Clarithromycin)

Adult dose

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

Child dose

Children aged 12 years and older: same as adults Children under 12 years: use clarithromycin dry syrup.

This medication should not be administered to certain patients. For example, patients who are allergic to the ingredients of this medication or have had hypersensitivity reactions to certain antibiotics may be at risk when taking this medication. Additionally, patients taking medications that may affect heart rhythm, patients with heart disease, and those with severely impaired liver or kidney function should not use this medication. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should also avoid taking this medication. This medication should be used cautiously in patients with impaired liver or kidney function, heart disease, elderly patients, and those taking other antibiotics. Caution is necessary if there are allergies to medications. During the course of taking this medication, symptoms such as allergic reactions, gastrointestinal disturbances, skin rashes, liver dysfunction, kidney dysfunction, and central nervous system abnormalities may occur, and if any symptoms arise, an immediate consultation with a doctor is necessary. Particularly, if severe allergic reactions or skin conditions occur, the use of the medication should be stopped immediately, and treatment should be sought. This medication has a high potential for interactions with other drugs, so if you are taking other medications, it is essential to inform your healthcare provider. Special caution is needed when taken alongside heart disease treatments, anticoagulants, certain sedatives, hypoglycemic agents, and other various medications. It is safest not to use this medication during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and if it must be used, consulting a doctor and stopping breastfeeding is required. In children and elderly patients, monitoring is necessary for both effectiveness and side effects, especially for the elderly, who may require dosage adjustments due to impaired kidney function. In the case of an overdose, gastrointestinal disturbances or central nervous system abnormalities may occur, so if suspected, visit a medical institution immediately. This medication requires proper storage and should be kept in a dry and cool place. Lastly, caution is needed when driving or operating machinery while taking this medication, as dizziness or confusion may occur after taking it.

• Shock
• anaphylactic symptoms
• dyspnea
• convulsions
• flushing
• rash
• itching
• urticaria
• skin flushing
• angioedema

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a container that does not allow light to pass through. Additionally, it is important to store it at room temperature between 15 degrees Celsius and 30 degrees Celsius to maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance

Yellow oblong film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets per bottle, 300 tablets per bottle