Klarim 500 Mg Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Klarim 500 Mg Tablet Information

Klarim 500 Mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Sinusitis, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis. Klarim 500 Mg Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Klarim 500 Mg Tablet. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Klarim 500 Mg Tablet have been listed ahead. These side effects of Klarim 500 Mg Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, Klarim 500 Mg Tablet's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Klarim 500 Mg Tablet related warnings talks about Klarim 500 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Other contraindications of Klarim 500 Mg Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug reaction of Klarim 500 Mg Tablet with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Klarim 500 Mg Tablet is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Klarim Benefits & Uses
Klarim Dosage & How to Take
Klarim Side Effects
Klarim Related Warnings
Klarim Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Klarim
Klarim Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Klarim 500 Mg Tablet Benefits & Uses

Klarim 500 Mg Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
Tonsillitis
Bronchitis

Other Benefits

Klarim 500 Mg Tablet Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: H. Pylori Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: H. Pylori Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: H. Pylori Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Bacterial Skin Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Klarim 500 Mg Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Klarim 500 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Klarim. If you are pregnant, do not take Klarim without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Klarim 500 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Klarim may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Klarim 500 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?

Klarim rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Klarim 500 Mg Tablet on the Liver?

Side effects of Klarim rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Klarim 500 Mg Tablet on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Klarim for the heart.

Safe

Klarim 500 Mg Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Klarim 500 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Jaundice
Myasthenia Gravis
Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Klarim 500 Mg Tablet

Is this Klarim 500 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Klarim 500 Mg Tablet does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Klarim 500 Mg Tablet as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Klarim 500 Mg Tablet only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Klarim 500 Mg Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Klarim 500 Mg Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Klarim 500 Mg Tablet

You can take Klarim 500 Mg Tablet with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Klarim 500 Mg Tablet

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Klarim 500 Mg Tablet and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Klarim 500 Mg Tablet

Question over 5 years ago

What is Klarim

Dr. Vinod Verma MBBS , Diabetology

Klarim is a brand name for clarithromycin. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called macrolide antibiotic. It is used to treat bacterial infection such as respiratory infections, ear infections, and sexually transmitted diseases. It is also used in combination with another antibiotic to treat Mycobacterium avium complex infection.

Question over 5 years ago

How does Klarim work?

Dr. Chirag Bhingradiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Klarim is a macrolide antibiotic, it works by inhibiting the bacterial protein synthesis which is necessary for bacteria to perform a vital activity. Thus, it stops the growth of bacteria in our body an prevent the infections. Its effects may be bacteriostatic or bactericidal depending on the drug concentration.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Klarim for abscess?

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Klarim is not given for the abscess. It is not recommended for skin and soft tissue infection. Generally, a combination of Amoxicillin and Clavulanate is given twice daily. However. it is best to consult your doctor about the right line treatment for abscess.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Klarim safe??

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Yes, Klarim is safe to use, if taken prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed such as diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain. If you feel above mention side effects after taking medicine, please consult your doctor right away and follow his/her instructions.

Question about 5 years ago

Can Klarim treat gonorrhea and chlamydia?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Klarim can treat gonorrhea and chlamydia. For the mild infection, a single dose is given whereas in case of severe infection treatment should be given for at least one week, and response should be closely monitored by a healthcare provider. However, you must consult your doctor before taking any antibiotic for treating gonorrhea and chlamydia.