Jungheon Clarithromycin Tablet 250 milligrams

Adult dosage

○ 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 whose creatinine clearance is 30mL/min or less, the dose should be reduced by half: 250mg (potency) once daily, or, for severe infections, 250mg (potency) twice daily. Do not administer for more than 14 days in these patients. ○ 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: Administer 500mg (potency) of this medicine 3 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) 3 times daily for 14 days (days 1～14), and omeprazole 40mg once daily for 28 days (days 1～28).

Children's dosage

○ Children 12 years and older: Same as adults ○ Children under 12 years: Use clarithromycin dry syrup.

This medication should not be administered to patients with specific allergic reactions. In particular, patients who have had hypersensitivity reactions to the components of this medication or similar antibiotics, patients with severe heart rhythm disorders or significantly impaired liver and kidney function, and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not use it. Furthermore, this medication should be avoided in combination with certain other drugs due to the risk of cardiac arrhythmias or toxic reactions. For example, using it alongside medications that affect the heart or hinder liver metabolism can be dangerous. Caution should be taken when using this medication in patients with impaired liver and kidney function, those with heart disease, elderly patients, and patients on other antibiotics. During treatment, if any unusual symptoms occur such as allergic reactions, severe diarrhea, abdominal pain, breathing difficulties, skin rash, changes in hearing, muscle pain, dizziness, etc., the use of the medication should be stopped immediately and medical consultation should be sought. As this medication is an antibiotic, it should only be taken for the prescribed duration to prevent the development of bacterial resistance, and caution is needed for long-term or repeated use, as resistant bacteria may develop. It is safer for pregnant or breastfeeding women to avoid this medication, and if necessary, consultation with a specialist is a must. This medication may cause side effects in patients with specific genetic metabolic disorders, so prior disclosure of such history is essential before taking the medication. Additionally, this medication has a high potential for drug interactions, so if other medications are being taken, it is crucial to inform healthcare professionals, and regular blood tests and liver and kidney function tests may be required. During the use of this medication, dizziness may occur while driving or operating machinery, so caution is advised. In case of overdose, gastrointestinal disturbances or central nervous system symptoms may appear, and immediate medical attention should be sought.

Shock, anaphylactic symptoms, dyspnea, convulsions, flushing, rash, itching, urticaria, mild skin erythema, angioedema, joint swelling, drug rash, abdominal distension, nausea, vomiting, dyspepsia, abdominal pain, discomfort, gas retention, diarrhea, oral mucosal erosions, upper abdominal pain, thirst, transient teeth discoloration, pancreatitis, increased amylase, taste disorder, appetite loss, constipation, stool discoloration, membranous colitis, hemorrhagic colitis, fever, cough, abnormal chest X-ray, eosinophilia, eosinophilic pulmonary infiltrates, interstitial pneumonia, chronic bronchitis, acute exacerbation of acute maxillary sinusitis, thrombocytopenia, pancytopenia, hemolytic anemia, leukopenia, agranulocytosis, dizziness, depression, loss of taste, loss of smell, anxiety, insomnia, nightmares, tinnitus, confusion, disorientation, hallucinations, psychosis, depersonalization, tremors, numbness, behavioral changes, manic behavior, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, allergic purpura, drug rash accompanied by eosinophilia and systemic symptoms, jaundice, hepatocellular hepatitis, cholestatic hepatitis, increased liver enzymes, liver function impairment, liver failure, fulminant hepatitis, increased AST, increased ALT, increased γ-GTP, increased LDH, increased ALP, increased total bilirubin, elevated serum creatinine, increased BUN, interstitial nephritis, renal failure, rhabdomyolysis, glossitis, stomatitis, oral candidiasis, QT prolongation, ventricular tachycardia, Torsades de pointes, malaise, headache, taste disturbance, hearing loss, paresthesia, arthralgia, myalgia, olfactory disturbance, hypoglycemia, tinnitus, auditory impairment, purpuric rash, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, muscle cramps, musculoskeletal rigidity, myopathy, increased blood creatinine, increased blood urea, nephritis, venous thrombophlebitis at injection site, pain at injection site, inflammation at injection site, fever, weakness, chest pain, chills, fatigue, abnormal albumin-globulin ratio, increased serum alkaline phosphatase, increased serum lactate dehydrogenase, increased international normalized ratio, prolonged prothrombin time, abnormal urine color, soft tissue infection, candidiasis, gastroenteritis, infection, vaginitis, vasodilation, cardiac arrest, atrial fibrillation, ectopic beats, palpitations, vascular edema, anaphylactic reaction, decreased appetite, insomnia, neuroexcitability, noise intolerance, confusion state, abnormal dreams, dyskinesia, non-vestibular vertigo, drowsiness, tremor, loss of consciousness, altered smell, vestibular vertigo, hearing impairment, myocardial infarction, cardiovascular death, vasospasm, ischemia, hypotension, bradyarrhythmia, lactic acidosis

This medication should be stored at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius, and it is important to keep it in a tightly sealed container that blocks light to prevent degradation. Storing it this way maintains the medication's effectiveness and prevents deterioration.

Appearance

Yellow oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets per bottle, 100 tablets per bottle