Youngpoong Clarithromycin Tablet 250mg

Adult dose

Adults: The usual dose of clarithromycin is 250mg (potency) twice daily. For severe infections (severe symptoms), administer 500mg (potency) twice daily. The usual treatment duration is 7～14 days. In patients with renal failure and creatinine clearance of 30mL/ min or less, the dose should be halved: 250mg (potency) once daily, or, for severe infections (severe symptoms), 250mg (potency) twice daily. Do not administer for more than 14 days in these patients. Mycobacterial infections: Administer 500mg (potency) twice daily. In this case, it should be administered in combination with other antimycobacterial agents such as ethambutol, clofazimine, and rifampin. Helicobacter pylori eradication in patients with duodenal ulcers: Administer 500mg (potency) of this medicine three times daily in combination with omeprazole 40mg once daily for 14 days, followed by omeprazole 40mg once daily for 14 consecutive days. That is, administer clarithromycin 500mg (potency) three 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 used in certain patients. For example, it should not be administered to patients who have allergies to its components or have had hypersensitivity reactions to antibiotics of similar classes. Additionally, patients with certain heart conditions or severely impaired liver and kidney functions, as well as pregnant or breastfeeding women, should not use this medication. This medication can interact with other drugs, so patients taking specific medications should use this with caution. Especially, using it with drugs that can affect the heart may pose risks for serious side effects like arrhythmias. During treatment, various side effects such as allergic reactions, gastrointestinal disturbances, liver or kidney function abnormalities, skin rashes, and central nervous system disorders may occur and should be closely monitored. If any abnormal symptoms appear, the use of the medication should be discontinued immediately and medical attention sought. Prolonged or repeated use can lead to the development of resistant bacteria, so it is important to accurately determine the cause of the infection and use it only for the necessary duration. It is recommended that pregnant or breastfeeding women avoid this medication, and it should also be administered with caution in children and the elderly. While taking this medication, it is essential to consult with healthcare professionals regarding the concomitant use of other medications, particularly hypoglycemic agents or cardiovascular drugs. In case of overdose, gastrointestinal disturbances or central nervous system reactions may occur, and immediate emergency treatment should be sought. This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air and moisture infiltration and should be kept at room temperature, avoiding extreme heat or cold, that is between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Shock, anaphylactic symptoms, shortness of breath, convulsions, redness, rash, itching, hives, skin redness, angioedema, joint swelling, drug rash, abdominal bloating, nausea, vomiting, indigestion, abdominal pain, malaise, gas retention, diarrhea, oral mucosal erosion, upper abdominal pain, thirst, transient tooth discoloration, pancreatitis, increased amylase, dysgeusia, loss of appetite, constipation, stool discoloration, pseudomembranous colitis, hemorrhagic colitis, abdominal pain, frequent diarrhea, fever, cough, abnormal chest X-ray, eosinophilia, eosinophilic lung infiltrate, interstitial pneumonia, chronic bronchitis, exacerbation of acute maxillary sinusitis, eosinophilia, thrombocytopenia, pancytopenia, hemolytic anemia, leukopenia, agranulocytosis, dizziness, depression, loss of taste, loss of smell, anxiety, insomnia, nightmares, tinnitus, confusion, disorientation, hallucinations, psychosis, depersonalization, convulsions, tremors, numbness, behavioral changes, manic behavior, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, allergic purpura, drug rash associated with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms, jaundice, hepatocellular hepatitis, cholestatic hepatitis, increased liver enzymes, liver dysfunction, liver failure, fulminant hepatitis, elevated AST, elevated ALT, elevated γ-GTP, elevated LDH, elevated ALP, increased total bilirubin, loss of appetite, jaundice, dark-colored urine, pruritus, abdominal tenderness, elevated serum creatinine, elevated BUN, interstitial nephritis, renal failure, rhabdomyolysis, myalgia, weakness, elevated CPK, elevated serum myoglobin, elevated urinary myoglobin, glossitis, stomatitis, oral candidiasis, QT prolongation, ventricular tachycardia, Torsades de pointes, fatigue, headache, taste disturbance, hearing loss, paresthesia, arthralgia, myalgia, olfactory disturbances, tinnitus, auditory impairment, hypoglycemia, tinnitus, hearing impairment, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, purpuric rash, acute pancreatitis, increased amylase, elevated AST, elevated ALT, elevated BUN, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, neutropenia, thrombocytosis, eosinophilia, agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia, anaphylactic reaction, angioedema, loss of appetite, decreased appetite, insomnia, anxiety, irritability, loudness intolerance, psychotic disorder, confusional state, depersonalization, depression, disorientation, hallucinations, abnormal dreams, mania, dysgeusia, headache, loss of consciousness, movement disorders, non-vestibular dizziness, drowsiness, tremors, convulsions, loss of taste, parosmia, loss of smell, vestibular dizziness, hearing disorder, hearing loss, cardiac arrest, atrial fibrillation, QT prolongation on ECG, ectopic beats, palpitations, vasodilation, asthma, nasal bleeding, pulmonary embolism, diarrhea, vomiting, indigestion, nausea, abdominal pain, esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, gastritis, rectal pain, stomatitis, glossitis, abdominal distension, constipation, thirst, belching, distension, acute pancreatitis, tongue discoloration, tooth discoloration, abnormal liver function tests, cholestasis, hepatitis, elevated alanine aminotransferase, elevated aspartate aminotransferase, elevated gamma-glutamyltransferase, liver failure, hepatocellular jaundice, rash, hyperhidrosis, vesicular dermatitis, itching, hives, papular rash, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, drug rash associated with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms, acne, Henoch-Schonlein purpura, acute generalized pustular psoriasis, muscle cramps, musculoskeletal stiffness, myalgia, rhabdomyolysis, myopathy, elevated serum creatinine, elevated blood urea nitrogen, renal failure, nephritis, injection site phlebitis, injection site pain, injection site inflammation, fatigue, fever, asthenia, chest pain, chills, fatigue, abnormal albumin-globulin ratio, elevated serum alkaline phosphatase, elevated serum lactate dehydrogenase, increased international normalized ratio, prolonged prothrombin time, urine discoloration

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air or moisture entry. It is also safe to store the medication at room temperature, which means a temperature range of 1 to 30 degrees Celsius, ensuring it is not too hot or too cold.

Appearance

Oval film-coated tablet with a vanilla flavor, yellow in color

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 200 tablets/bottle