Clarithromycin

Adults: clarithromycin tablets 250 mg or 500 mg every 12 hours for 7 to 14 days H. pylori eradication (in combination with lansoprazole/amoxicillin, omeprazole/amoxicillin, or omeprazole): clarithromycin tablets 500 mg every 8 or 12 hours for 10 to 14 days. See full prescribing information (FPI) for additional information.

Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.

Hypersensitivity to clarithromycin or any macrolide drug Cisapride and pimozide History of cholestatic jaundice/hepatic dysfunction with use of clarithromycin Colchicine in renal or hepatic impairment Lomitapide, lovastatin, and simvastatin Ergot alkaloids (ergotamine or dihydroergotamine) Lurasidone 4.1 Hypersensitivity Clarithromycin tablets are contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to clarithromycin, erythromycin, or any of the macrolide antibacterial drugs.

Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

Severe Acute Hypersensitivity Reactions: Discontinue clarithromycin tablets if occurs QT Prolongation: Avoid clarithromycin tablets in patients with known QT prolongation or receiving drugs known to prolong the QT interval, ventricular arrhythmia ( torsades de pointes ), hypokalemia/hypomagnesemia, significant bradycardia, or taking Class IA or III antiarrhythmics Hepatotoxicity: Discontinue if signs and symptoms of hepatitis occur Serious adverse reactions can occur due to drug interactions of clarithromycin tablets with colchicine, some lipid-lowering agents, some calcium channel blockers, and other drugs Risk of all-cause mortality one year or more after the end of treatment in patients with coronary artery disease.

Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

The following serious adverse reactions are described below and elsewhere in the labeling: Acute Hypersensitivity Reactions QT Prolongation Hepatotoxicity Serious Adverse Reactions Due to Concomitant Use with Other Drugs Clostridium difficile Associated Diarrhea Exacerbation of Myasthenia Gravis Most frequent adverse reactions for both adult and pediatric populations in clinical trials: abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea,…

Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.

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Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F). Protect from light.

Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label.