Clacid 500 mg (Clarithromycin)

Adult dosage

Adults: The usual dose of clarithromycin is 250mg (potency) twice daily. For severe infections, administer 500mg (potency) twice daily. The usual treatment duration is 7～14 days. In patients with renal failure whose creatinine clearance is 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 drug to such patients for more than 14 days. Mycobacterial infections: Administer 500mg (potency) of this drug 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 ulcer: Administer 500mg (potency) of this drug 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 aged 12 years or older: Same as adults For children under 12 years of age, use clarithromycin dry syrup.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, it may be risky for patients with allergies to additives contained in this medication or who have had hypersensitive reactions to similar classes of antibiotics. It is also safer not to use in patients with certain heart diseases, severely impaired liver or kidney function, and during pregnancy or breastfeeding. This medication may have severe interactions with other drugs, so if you are currently taking any medication, you must inform the healthcare provider. During treatment, various side effects such as allergic reactions, gastrointestinal disturbances, liver function abnormalities, kidney function decrease, and skin rashes may occur, so you must inform your healthcare provider immediately if any symptoms appear. Particularly, arrhythmias or severe allergic reactions may occur, so if these symptoms appear, you must stop taking the medication immediately and receive appropriate treatment. Dosage adjustments are necessary for children, the elderly, and those with impaired liver or kidney function, and it should be used with caution. To prevent antibiotic resistance, take as directed by your healthcare provider for the prescribed duration without stopping or changing the dosage arbitrarily. It is advisable to avoid using this medication during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and if necessary, consult with a specialist. During the use of this medication, dizziness or confusion may occur while driving or operating machinery, so caution is advised. In case of an overdose, gastrointestinal symptoms or severe mental symptoms may occur, and immediate medical attention should be sought. Finally, this medication should be stored at room temperature away from direct sunlight and should not be refrigerated.

Shock, anaphylactic symptoms, dyspnea, convulsions, erythema, rash, itching, urticaria, skin erythema, angioedema, joint swelling, drug rash, abdominal distension, nausea, vomiting, dyspepsia, abdominal pain, malaise, flatulence, diarrhea, oral mucosal erosion, epigastric pain, convulsive form, thirst, transient tooth discoloration, pancreatitis, increased amylase, dysgeusia, anorexia, constipation, stool discoloration, membranous colitis, hemorrhagic colitis, abdominal pain, frequent diarrhea, fever, cough, abnormal chest X-ray, eosinophilia, eosinophilic pulmonary infiltration, 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, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, allergic purpura, drug rash associated with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms, jaundice, hepatocellular hepatitis, cholestatic hepatitis, increased liver enzyme levels, liver dysfunction, liver failure, fulminant hepatitis, elevated AST, elevated ALT, elevated γ-GTP, elevated LDH, elevated ALP, increased total bilirubin, anorexia, dark urine, pruritus, abdominal tenderness, elevated serum creatinine, elevated BUN, interstitial nephritis, renal failure, rhabdomyolysis, myalgia, weakness, elevated CPK, elevated serum and urine myoglobin, stomatitis, oral candidiasis, QT prolongation, ventricular tachycardia, Torsades de pointes, malaise, headache, taste disorders, hearing loss, paresthesia, arthralgia, myalgia, olfactory disorders, tinnitus, auditory impairment, hypoglycemia, tinnitus, hearing loss, vomiting, purpuric rash, increased amylase, elevated AST and ALT, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, elevated ALT, elevated AST, elevated γ-GTP, elevated ALP, elevated LDH, elevated creatinine in the blood, elevated urea in the blood, renal failure, nephritis, venous inflammation at the injection site, pain at the injection site, inflammation at the injection site, fever, weakness, chest pain, chills, fatigue, abnormal albumin-globulin ratio, elevated serum alkaline phosphatase, elevated serum lactate dehydrogenase, increased INR, prolonged prothrombin time, urine discoloration, shock, anaphylactic reaction, angioedema, anorexia, hypoglycemia, insomnia, anxiety, neuroexcitability, loud noises, psychotic disorder, confusion, depersonalization, depression, disorientation, hallucinations, abnormal dreams, mania, dysgeusia, headache, loss of consciousness, movement disorders, non-vestibular dizziness, drowsiness, tremors, convulsions, loss of taste, abnormal olfaction, loss of smell, vestibular dizziness, hearing impairment, hearing loss, cardiac arrest, atrial fibrillation, QT prolongation on ECG, premature contractions, palpitations, vasodilation, asthma, epistaxis, pulmonary embolism, diarrhea, vomiting, dyspepsia, nausea, abdominal pain, esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, gastritis, rectal pain, stomatitis, glossitis, abdominal distension, constipation, thirst, belching, bloating, acute pancreatitis, tongue discoloration, tooth discoloration, abnormal liver function tests, bile stasis, hepatitis, elevated alanine aminotransferase, elevated aspartate aminotransferase, elevated gamma-glutamyltransferase, liver failure, hepatocellular jaundice, rash, hyperhidrosis, vesicular dermatitis, itching, urticaria, papular rash, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, drug rash, acne, purpura, acute generalized pustular psoriasis, muscle spasms, musculoskeletal rigidity, myalgia, rhabdomyolysis, myopathy, elevated serum creatinine, elevated urine urea, renal failure, nephritis, venous inflammation at the injection site, pain at the injection site, inflammation at the injection site, malaise, fever, weakness, chest pain, chills, fatigue, abnormal albumin-globulin ratio, elevated serum alkaline phosphatase, elevated serum lactate dehydrogenase, increased INR, prolonged prothrombin time, urine discoloration

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container that can block light, at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees Celsius. This will help maintain the drug's effectiveness and prevent deterioration.

Appearance

Yellow oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 200 tablets/bottle