Review the side-effects of Clarithromycin as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common- Nausea, diarrhea, abnormal taste, stomach upset, abdominal pain and headache.
Central Nervous System- Mood changes, tremor, dizziness, confusion, seizures, sleeplessness, hallucinations, nightmares, tinnitus (abnormal sounds within the ears).
Liver- Liver inflammation with or without jaundice, increase in liver enzymes.
Metabolic- Low sugar.
Heart- QT prolongation, abnormal heart rhythm.
Genitourinary- Kidney damage.
Miscellaneous- Fever, flu-like symptoms, blisters, itching, allergic reactions, hearing loss, secondary intestinal infection.
Biaxin, Biaxin XL, Biaxin XL-Pak
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common- Nausea, diarrhea, abnormal taste, stomach upset, abdominal pain and headache.
Central Nervous System- Mood changes, tremor, dizziness, confusion, seizures, sleeplessness, hallucinations, nightmares, tinnitus (abnormal sounds within the ears).
Liver- Liver inflammation with or without jaundice, increase in liver enzymes.
Metabolic- Low sugar.
Heart- QT prolongation, abnormal heart rhythm.
Genitourinary- Kidney damage.
Miscellaneous- Fever, flu-like symptoms, blisters, itching, allergic reactions, hearing loss, secondary intestinal infection.
Other Precautions :
Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes .Drug Name : Clarithromycin
Clarithromycin(Biaxin) generic is a macrolide antibiotic, prescribed infections of the middle ear, tonsillitis, throat infections, laryngitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, and skin infections. It stops the growth of sensitive bacteria.Trade Names for Clarithromycin
India :
Neklitro (30 ml) |
Clarivir Oral |
Larit - DT |
Megamac (125 mg) |
Biorith |
Crixan DT |
Clarinic Kid |
Neklitro (250 mg) |
Claricip |
Biclar |
Synclar |
Clarie |
Novaclar (250 mg) |
Clarycin |
Frank -250 |
Clavid |
Clank 250 |
Clarit |
Megamac |
Clarbact
International :
Biaxin, Biaxin XL, Biaxin XL-Pak
