Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Clarithromycin
Drug Class
Macrolides, Lincosamides And Streptogramins
ATC Code
J01FA10, S01AA26
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Clariocin?
Uses
Azithromycin is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. Azithromycin is used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria, ...
How It Works
Clarithromycin should not be given as a bolus or an IM injection; for IV administration only. 500 mg should be administered into one of the larger proximal veins as an IV infusion over 60 mins, using a solution concentration of about 2 mg/ml.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
250 to 2000 mg — 24 hourly
Dose and duration may vary according to indication.
2
Adult
Scraped Dose
Take azithromycin exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. The
3
Child · Oral
20 mg/kg — As recommended.
As Required
Safety Alerts
You should not use azithromycin if you are allergic to it, or if: you have ever had jaundice or liver problems caused by taking azithromycin
or you are allergic to similar drugs such as clarithromycin, erythromycin, or telithromycin
To make sure azithromycin is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had: liver disease
myasthenia gravis
a heart rhythm disorder
Important Warnings
Renal or hepatic impairment
Side Effects
Dyspepsiaheadachehyperhidrosisinsomniataste disturbancesanorexiaanxietyblood disorderschest painconstipationdizzinessdry mouthflatulencegastritisglossitis
Drug Interactions
Cisapride
ergot derivatives
theophyffine
oral anticoagulants
digoxin
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Avoid, particularly in the first trimester, unless potential benefit outweighs risk
Lactation
Caution advised, avoid
Storage
Tab, Caps, Oral Susp Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 460.56
DRAP approved maximum price · per 60ml · approved 27 Jul, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper 60mlRs 460.56
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Clarithromycin, and what they are not.
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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