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Clarithromycin Aurobindo belongs to a group of medicines called macrolide antibiotics. Antibiotics stop the growth of bacteria that cause infection .<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Clarithromycin Aurobindo is used to treat the following infections:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Clarithromycin contained in Clarithromycin Aurobindo may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this product information. Ask your doctor, pharmacist or other healthcare professional if you have any further questions and always follow their instructions.
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Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine if you have now or before been affected by the above points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Clarithromycin Aurobindo,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If any of the above apply to you, talk to your doctor before taking Clarithromycin Aurobindo<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some other medicines may increase or decrease the effect of Clarithromycin Aurobindo or increase or decrease its effect of Clarithromycin Aurobindo.
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Clarithromycin Aurobindo <\/strong> may increase the effect of the following medicines:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Both the effect of Clarithromycin Aurobindo and the effect of the following medicines may increase if taken together:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 atazanavir, saquinavir (for the treatment of HIV )<\/p>\n\n\n\n Itraconazole (for the treatment of fungal infections) If your doctor has recommended that you take Clarithromycin Aurobindo at the same time as any of the medicines mentioned above, your health should be monitored extra closely. Clarithromycin Aurobindo may reduce the effect of the following medicines:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 zidovudine (for treatment of HIV – infection ). To avoid this, take these medicines at an interval of four hours between them. The following medicines may reduce the effect of Clarithromycin Aurobindo:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 rifampicin, rifabutin, rifapentine ( antibiotics )<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 efavirenz, nevirapine, etravirine (for the treatment of HIV )<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 phenytoin, carbamazepine, phenobarbital (for epilepsy )<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 St. John’s wort (for depression) The following medicines may increase the effect of Clarithromycin Aurobindo:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Ritonavir (for virus infection)<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 fluconazole (antifungal) The use of clarithromycin or other macrolide antibiotics at the same time as digoxin , quinidine , disopyramide or verapamil (heart medicine) may cause arrhythmias in the heart. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine. If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, do not take Clarithromycin Aurobindo before consulting your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Clarithromycin generally does not affect the ability to drive or use machines, but side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, or confusion may occur. Use caution before driving or using machines before knowing how to react to this medicine. You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires increased attention. One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or side effects. Descriptions of these effects and side effects can be found in other sections. Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg) sodium per tablet, ie it is essentially ‘sodium-free’.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure. Clarithromycin Aurobindo can be taken with or without food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Clarithromycin 500 mg film coated Aurobindo e<\/strong> tablets are not suitable for the dose to you 500mg. There are other options available in the market for this strength.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Recommendations of the usual dose are given below: Adults including the elderly and adolescents (children over 12 years):<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 250 mg clarithromycin twice daily. In case of a more severe infection, your doctor may increase the dose from one to Treatment of adults with ulcers and sores on the duodenum caused by Helicobacter pylori<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 500 mg clarithromycin twice daily in combination with other medicines to treat Helicobacter pylori<\/em>. Your doctor will prescribe the combination that is best for you. Patients with kidney problems<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have severe kidney problems, your doctor may halve your dose from the normal dose. In these cases, Clarithromycin Aurobindo should not be used for more than 14 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Children under 12 years<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Clarithromycin Aurobindo tablets are not recommended for the treatment of children under 12 years of age (body weight below 30 kg). Your doctor will prescribe another medicine that is suitable for your child. For children with bodyweight over 30 kg, the same dose is used as for adults. If you have the impression that the effect of this medicine is too strong or too weak, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n An overdose will most likely cause vomiting and stomach pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember, unless it is already time for the next dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose. Take all of the following doses at your usual time, according to your original schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do not stop taking this medicine just because you feel better without first discussing it with your doctor. It is important that you take the entire course of medication prescribed by your doctor, as infection may otherwise recur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Serious side effects:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you get any of the following side effects at any stage of your treatment with Clarithromycin Aurobindo, stop taking the tablets and contact your doctor immediately:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Contact a doctor as soon as possible if you get the following symptoms:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Other possible side effects: <\/strong> Uncommon side effects <\/strong> (affects 1 in 100 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n No known frequency <\/strong> (cannot be calculated from the available data): <\/p>\n\n\n\n Contact a doctor immediately if you get a serious skin reaction: red, scaly rash with lumps under the skin and blisters (exanthematous pustulosis ). This side effect occurs in an unknown number of users (has been reported). Reporting of side effects ar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This also applies to side effects that are not mentioned in this information. You can also report side effects directly (see details below). By reporting side effects , you can help increase drug safety information. The Medical Products Agency<\/p>\n\n\n\n Box 26<\/p>\n\n\n\n 751 03 Uppsala<\/p>\n\n\n\n Website: www.lakemedelsverket.se<\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and blister. The expiration date is the last day of the specified month. No special storage instructions. Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Each film-coated tablet contains 250 mg of clarithromycin Film-coated tablet Clarithromycin Aurobindo 250 mg film-coated tablets<\/em> :<\/p>\n\n\n\n Light yellow, oval, biconvex, film-coated tablets with a \u201cD\u201d printed on one side and \u201c62\u201d on the other. The size is 15.1 mm x 7.1 mm Clarithromycin Aurobindo 500 mg film-coated tablets<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Light yellow, oval, biconvex, film-coated tablets with a \u201cD\u201d printed on one side and \u201c63\u201d on the other. The size is 18.5 mm x 8.1 mm<\/p>\n\n\n\n Clarithromycin Aurobindo 250 mg and 500 mg tablets are available in blister packs of 7, 12, 14, and 21 film-coated tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Aurobindo Pharma (Malta) Limited<\/p>\n\n\n\n Vault 14, Level 2, Valletta Waterfront<\/p>\n\n\n\n Floriana FRN 1913<\/p>\n\n\n\n Malta Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Milpharm Limited<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ares Block, Odyssey Business Park<\/p>\n\n\n\n West End Road<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ruislip HA4 6QD<\/p>\n\n\n\n UK or APL Swift Services (Malta) Limited<\/p>\n\n\n\n HF26, Hal Far Industrial Estate, Hal Far<\/p>\n\n\n\n Birzebbugia, BBG 3000<\/p>\n\n\n\n Malta For further information on this medicine, please contact your local representative:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Orion Pharma AB, Danderyd<\/p>\n\n\n\n medinfo@orionpharma.com Clarithromycin Aurobindo belongs to a group of medicines called macrolide antibiotics. 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500 mg twice daily. The usual treatment time is 7-14 days and should continue for at least two days after the symptoms subside.
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