Clarithro tablets are a powerful oral medication that belongs to a class of antibiotics known as macrolides. This medication works by interfering with the ability of bacteria to produce essential proteins they need for growth and reproduction, either inhibiting bacterial growth (bactericidal effect) or directly killing them (bactericidal effect), depending on the concentration of the medication and the type of bacteria. Clarithromycin, the active ingredient in Clarithromycin tablets, is effective against a wide range of pathogenic bacterial microorganisms that infect various parts of the body. Clarithro tablets are used to treat infections caused by bacteria sensitive to clarithromycin and should only be used with a prescription from a specialist after a thorough diagnosis of the type of bacterial infection.
The active ingredient in Clarithro tablets
Clarithro tablets contain the following active ingredient, which is the basis of its therapeutic antibiotic effect:
Clarithromycin: A semi-synthetic antibiotic belonging to the macrolide group. Its chemical composition makes it effective against a wide spectrum of aerobic and anaerobic bacteria, including many Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, as well as some other microorganisms such as Chlamydia, Mycoplasma, and Mycobacterium. Clarithromycin works by binding to the 50S subunit of the bacterial ribosome, inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis and thus stopping or killing bacterial growth.
Available Strengths
Clarithro tablets are available in various strengths to suit different patient needs, the type and severity of infections, as well as the patient's weight and age (especially in children). Common strengths available for Clarithro tablets include:
250 mg: This dosage is often used for mild to moderate infections, or in some cases in children.
500 mg: This dosage is more common for treating moderate to severe infections in adults and adolescents.
The tablets are usually taken whole with plenty of water. Clarithro can be taken with or without food, but your doctor may recommend taking it with food to reduce the possibility of stomach upset. The frequency of administration and the specific dosage depend on the type, location, and severity of the infection, as well as the patient's response to treatment, in addition to other factors determined by your doctor. The dosage may range from once to twice daily, and the course of treatment usually lasts for several days (usually 5 to 14 days). It is essential to strictly follow your doctor's instructions regarding the dosage and duration of treatment.
Indications for Use of Clarithro Tablets
Clarithro tablets are used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections caused by microorganisms sensitive to clarithromycin, including:
Upper respiratory tract infections: such as streptococcal pharyngitis (sore throat), tonsillitis, and acute and chronic sinusitis.
Lower respiratory tract infections: such as acute and chronic bronchitis and bacterial pneumonia (including atypical pneumonia caused by Mycoplasma and Chlamydia).
Skin and soft tissue infections: such as boils, abscesses, cellulitis, and wound infections.
Acute otitis media.
Prophylaxis and treatment of Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) infections: Often used as part of a multidrug regimen.
Eradication of Helicobacter pylori: Used as part of triple or quadruple therapy to eradicate this bacterium, which causes peptic ulcers and gastritis.
Treatment of Legionnaires' disease.
Treatment of pertussis.
Prophylaxis of bacterial endocarditis in certain at-risk patients before dental or surgical procedures.