Clarithromycin 125mg/mL oral suspension

 What Clarithromycin is used for

Clarithromycin is used to treat
or prevent infections caused by bacteria susceptible to this medicine’s action.

Do not take Clarithromycin

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If you’re allergic to Clarithromycin,
Erythromycin, any macrolide antibiotic, or any other component of this medicine.

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If you are taking any of
the following medicines: Cisapride, Pimozide, Astemizole, Terfenadine,
Ergotamine or Dihydroergotamine, Lomitapide, Simvastatin or Lovastatin.

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If you are taking the
medicine Colchicine and have kidney or liver disease.

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If you have heart a rhythm
problem called “long QT syndrome” or if you are taking medications that cause
this condition.

Warnings and precautions

Talk to your doctor about all
your medical conditions before taking this drug including:

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If you have liver and/or kidney disease.

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If you have any heart problems.

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If you have low levels of potassium of magnesium.

Long term use of this medicine
increases the risk of developing secondary infections.

This medicine may worsen your
Myasthenia Gravis symptoms.

Do not take this medicine if you
are pregnant or breast-feeding.

Possible side effects

Stop using this product and seek
immediate medical help if you develop rash; hives; itching; red, swollen,
blistered, or peeling skin; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble
breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the
mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Common side effects:

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Nausea

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Abdominal pain

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Diarrhea

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Abnormal taste

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Headache

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Increased liver enzymes

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Rash (children)