Clarithon Tablet (Clarithromycin)

Adult dosage

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

Children's dosage

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

This medication should not be used in patients who are allergic to certain components. Particularly, patients who have had an allergic reaction to similar antibiotics should be cautious. Patients with severe heart disease or impaired liver and kidney function should use this drug with caution. It is safer for pregnant or breastfeeding women not to take this medication. Since interactions may occur when taken with other medications, patients should inform their healthcare provider of any other medications they are taking. This drug can rarely cause serious allergic reactions, skin rashes, liver dysfunction, gastrointestinal disorders, etc., so patients should consult healthcare professionals immediately if any abnormal symptoms occur. Prolonged or high-dose usage may lead to auditory disturbances or muscle-related side effects, so caution is needed. It is crucial to take this medication only for the necessary duration to prevent the development of antibiotic resistance, and it should be taken consistently for the prescribed duration even if symptoms improve. There may be symptoms such as dizziness or confusion while driving or operating machinery, so caution is warranted. Overdose may lead to gastrointestinal symptoms or nervous system abnormalities, so the dosage must be adhered to, and any abnormal symptoms should be reported to healthcare professionals immediately.

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

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is recommended to keep the storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way can help maintain the drug's efficacy and safety for a longer duration.

Appearance

Yellow oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

Domestic use - 30 tablets/bottle, Domestic use - 100 tablets/bottle