Clarinova 250mg Strip Of 6 Tablets

Clarinova 250 tablet is an antibiotic medicine used in various infections of the body like the skin, soft tissue, chest and stomach infections. It contains clarithromycin which is an antibiotic medicine. It acts by stopping the multiplication of bacteria.

Do not take this medicine if you are having an allergy, abnormal heart rhythm, liver or kidney problems, low potassium or taking medicines for allergy. Consult your doctor before you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not use it in children below 12 years of age.

Dosage

Overdose

Symptoms of an overdose of Clarinova 250 tablet may increase the side effects of medicine. Contact your doctor immediately in case you take too much of the medicine.

Missed a Dose

It is advisable to complete the course of antibiotics. Do not miss any dose. If you have missed taking any dose of Clarinova 250 tablet, then take it as early as you remember. If it is the time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Bacteria need growth and multiplication for their survival. Clarinova 250 tablet being antibiotic medicine, halts their growth by blocking the protein synthesis process in them. Thus, their growth and multiplication get arrested and eventually it helps to treat the infectious conditions.

Directions for Use

• Take this medicine as a whole with a sufficient amount of water. Do not break or chew the medicine.
• Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.
• Even after improvement of symptoms continue taking this medicine for the period your doctor has prescribed to control the symptoms and as a preventive measure.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Clarinova 250 tablet during pregnancy?

Use of Clarinova 250 tablet is not recommended during pregnancy, unless prescribed by your doctor.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Clarinova 250 tablet while breastfeeding?

There is limited data related to the safety of this medicine in lactating mothers. Hence, it is not advisable to use this medicine before consulting your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Clarinova 250 tablet?

This medicine may cause dizziness, headache, tiredness or feel sick. Any of these side effects would reduce your ability to react; so do not drive or use machinery if you are taking this medicine.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Clarinova 250 tablet?

The chances of dizziness increases if you take this medicine with alcohol. Even alcohol adds on the side effects related to the liver with concomitant use of this medicine. So, avoid using this medicine with alcohol.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You have an allergy to lincomycin or clindamycin like antibiotics.
• You have abnormal liver or kidney functions.
• You have or had a history of any heart problems.
• Your blood magnesium level has previously been low.
• You have severe or prolonged diarrhoea (pseudomembranous colitis) during or after taking Clarinova 250 tablet.
• You have used Clarinova 250 tablet before on several occasions or for a long time.
• You have signs and symptoms of liver disease such as loss of appetite, jaundice, dark urine, itching or abdomen pain.
• You are using a combination of Clarinova 250 tablet and benzodiazepines, such as alprazolam, triazolam and midazolam (medicines used in brain-related diseases).
• You take other medicines which affect your hearing function.
• In case of severe acute hypersensitivity reactions, such as anaphylaxis, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis (skin peeling with increase chances of infection), your doctor may discontinue Clarinova 250 tablet therapy immediately.
• It is not recommended to use Clarinova 250 tablet in children below 12 years of age.

Contraindications

• If you have any history of allergy to any of the contents of this medicine or other macrolide antibiotics.
• If you have any abnormality in the heart rhythm like ventricular arrhythmia or QT prolongation.
• If you have any member in the family having a history of abnormal heart rhythm or QT prolongation.
• If you have any liver and/or kidney problems.
• If you are taking medicines such as terfenadine, astemizole, cisapride or pimozide. (as these medicines along with Clarinova 250 tablet can produce abnormal heart rhythm).
• If you are taking other medicines which may produce abnormal heart rhythm.
• If you have low potassium levels in the blood.
• If you are taking medicines like ergotamine, dihydroergotamine (for migraine), colchicine (for gout), ticagrelor, ranolazine (for prevention of heart attack and stroke), lovastatin, simvastatin (cholesterol-lowering medicines).

Side effects

• Diarrhoea
• Vomiting
• Breathlessness
• Rash
• Loss of Appetite
• Loss of taste
• Headache
• Abdomen pain
• Dizziness

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Clarinova 250 tablet works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbs you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interactions.
• Especially, if you are taking medicines such as terfenadine, astemizole, cisapride or pimozide. (as these medicines along with Clarinova 250 tablet can produce abnormal heart rhythm).
• Concomitant use of Clarinova 250 tablet with other medicines like Digoxin, Quinidine, disopyramide, Verapamil (used in heart problems) may cause abnormal heart rhythm.
• The use of Clarinova 250 tablet with nateglinide, repaglinide or insulin (treatment of diabetes) can result in further lowering of blood glucose levels. Hence, if the combination is used then the blood sugar levels should be monitored.
• The effect of Carbamazepine, phenytoin, valproate (medicines to treat epilepsy or fits) and Theophylline (used in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) increases when used together with this medicine.
• Concomitant used of Warfarin, Phenprocoumon (blood-thinning medicines) with Clarinova 250 tablet may increase the chances of bleeding.

Storage and disposal

• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• Do not use this medicine after its expiry date.
• Store it below 30°C in the original packaging.
• Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is Clarithromycin the same as Amoxicillin?

No, Amoxicillin and Clarithromycin both are antibiotics but both the medicines are of a different class. They act on different bacteria with different modes of actions.

What is the use of Clarinova 250 tablet?

It is used for the treatment of various infections in the body like infections of the throat, sinus, skin, soft tissue, chest (infection of lungs and windpipe). It is also used in the treatment of intestinal ulcers caused by bacteria known as helicobacter pylori.

Is Clarinova 250 tablet an antibiotic?

Yes, Clarinova 250 tablet is an antibiotic medicine used to treat various bacterial infections.

Can I stop taking Clarinova 250 tablet on my own?

No, do not stop taking this medicine on your own. It is an antibiotic medicine and it should be taken for the exact duration prescribed by your doctor. Stopping the treatment in between may cause treatment failure or recurrence of the infection.

When should I take the Clarinova 250, before or after food?

Clarinova 250 can be taken with or without food. Take it regularly and do not miss any dose of this medicine. If you have a sensitive stomach take it preferably with a meal to avoid stomach discomfort.

Is there any side effect of Clarinova 250?

Diarrhoea, vomiting, breathlessness, rash, loss of appetite are a few common side effects of the Clarinova 250. However, these symptoms are usually mild and go away with time.