Brand
name: CLAMYCIN (Klarcid, Clarithromycin, Biaxin)
Pronounced: kla-mic-in
Generic name: Clarithromycin
Other brand name: CLAMYCIN (Klarcid, Clarithromycin, Biaxin) XL
Why is CLAMYCIN (Klarcid, Clarithromycin, Biaxin) prescribed?
CLAMYCIN (Klarcid, Clarithromycin, Biaxin), an antibiotic chemically related to erythromycin, is used
to treat certain bacterial infections of the respiratory tract, including:
Strep throat
Pneumonia
Sinusitis (inflamed sinuses)
Tonsillitis (inflamed tonsils)
Acute middle ear infections
Acute flare-ups of chronic bronchitis (inflamed airways)
CLAMYCIN (Klarcid, Clarithromycin, Biaxin) is also prescribed to treat infections of the skin. Combined
with Prilosec or Prevacid and amoxicillin, it is used to cure ulcers
near the exit from the stomach (duodenal ulcers) caused by H. pylori
bacteria. It can also be prescribed to combat Mycobacterium avium infections
in people with AIDS.
CLAMYCIN (Klarcid, Clarithromycin, Biaxin) is available in tablet and suspension form, and in extended-release
tablets (CLAMYCIN (Klarcid, Clarithromycin, Biaxin) XL). The extended-release form is used only for sinus
inflammation and flare-ups of bronchitis.
Most important fact about CLAMYCIN (Klarcid, Clarithromycin, Biaxin)
CLAMYCIN (Klarcid, Clarithromycin, Biaxin), like any other antibiotic, works best when there is a constant
amount of drug in the blood. To keep the amount constant, try not to
miss any doses.
How should you take CLAMYCIN (Klarcid, Clarithromycin, Biaxin)?
You may take CLAMYCIN (Klarcid, Clarithromycin, Biaxin) suspension or tablets with or without food. CLAMYCIN (Klarcid, Clarithromycin, Biaxin)
XL, however, should always be taken with food. Do not chew or crush
CLAMYCIN (Klarcid, Clarithromycin, Biaxin) XL tablets. Shake CLAMYCIN (Klarcid, Clarithromycin, Biaxin) suspension before each dose and use
it within 14 days.
Take CLAMYCIN (Klarcid, Clarithromycin, Biaxin) exactly as prescribed, and be sure to continue taking
it for the full course of treatment.
If you miss a dose...
Take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next
dose, take the one you missed and take the next one 5 to 6 hours later.
Then go back to your regul
