1. Overview
This medicine is an antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It helps fight infections affecting the lungs, throat, skin, and other parts of the body.
2. How It Works
It works by stopping bacteria from growing and multiplying. This helps the body’s immune system clear the infection more effectively.
3. Common Uses
- Treatment of respiratory tract infections
- Management of skin and soft tissue infections
- Used in certain stomach infections caused by bacteria
- Part of combination therapy for specific bacterial conditions
4. Key Benefits
- Effective against a wide range of bacterial infections
- Helps reduce infection symptoms and speeds recovery
- Convenient oral tablet for prescribed treatment courses
5. Safety & Precautions
- Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor
- Complete the full course, even if you feel better
- Inform your doctor about other medicines you are taking
- Report side effects such as severe diarrhea, rash, or stomach pain
- Not effective for viral infections like the common cold
6. Scientific Literature (External Links)
- Clarithromycin: mechanism of action and antimicrobial spectrum
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8384050/ - Clinical efficacy of clarithromycin in respiratory infections
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1329303/ - Use of clarithromycin in Helicobacter pylori eradication therapy
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10473254/
These details are compiled from publicly available scientific sources. MYMEDS.MD is not liable for clinical interpretation. Please consult a licensed medical practitioner for personalised guidance.