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Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Clarithromycin
Chemical Class
Hexopyranosyl
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
J01FA09
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Claritek XL?
Uses
Clarithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic that fights bacteria in your body. Clarithromycin is used to treat many different types of bacte...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Hexopyranosyl
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antibiotics pharmacological group
It is of Semi Synthetic origin and belongs to Hexopyranosyl. It belongs to Antibacterial (Proteins synthesis inhibitor) pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antibiotics pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Clarithromycin is 747.95. Its pKa is 8.3.
How to Take It
1
Adult · IV
500 to 0 mg — 12 hourly
IV inj should be administer over 60 minutes for 2-5days
2
Adult · PO
250 to 500 mg — 12 hourly
For 7-14 days. clarithromycin should be taken without food
3
Adult
Scraped Dose
Take clarithromycin 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. Do
4
Child · Oral
7.5 mg/kg — 12 hourly
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Safety Alerts
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to clarithromycin or similar medicines such as azithromycin ( Zithromax , Z-Pak, Zmax ), erythromycin , or telithromycin, or if: you have had jaundice or liver problems caused by taking clarithromycin
or you have liver or kidney disease and you also take a medicine called colchicine
Some medicines can cause unwanted or dangerous effects when used with clarithromycin
Your doctor may need to change your treatment plan if you use any of the following drugs: cisapride
lomitapide lovastatin or simvastatin
Important Warnings
Take clarithromycin for the full prescribed length of time
Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared
Skipping doses may also increase your risk of further infection that is resistant to antibiotics
This medicine will not treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to clarithromycin or similar antibiotics , if you have ever had jaundice or liver problems caused by taking this medicine, or if you have liver or kidney disease and are also taking colchicine
Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using
Many drugs can interact with clarithromycin, and some drugs should not be used together
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to clarithromycin: ( hivesdifficult breathingswelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction ( feversore throatburning in your eyesskin painred or purple skin rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling). Call your doctor at once if you have: severe stomach paindiarrhea that is watery or bloodyfast or pounding heartbeatsfluttering in your chestshortness of breathand sudden dizziness (like you might pass out)confusionspinning sensationliver problems - loss of appetite
Drug Interactions
When you start or stop taking clarithromycin
your doctor may need to adjust the doses of any other medicines you take on a regular basis. Clarithromycin can cause a serious heart problem
especially if you use certain medicines at the same time
such as antibiotics
antifungal medicine
antidepressants
anti- malaria medicine
asthma inhalers
Storage
Oral Susp (reconstituted) Store at room temperature. Refrigeration and Freezing is not recommended. Protect from Sunlight. Use within 14 days if kept at room temperature. Tab Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 416.95
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 5 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 83.39 per unit
~9% below the approved ceiling, per unit
Prices across sources
DVAGOper pack of 5Rs 416.95
DRAPper pack of 5Rs 460.57
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Clarithromycin, and what they are not.You pay Rs 42 more than the cheapest equivalent
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
Ultima
500mg
Rs 532Rs 53.2/unit
Lowest price per unitBelow approved ceilingMACTER INTERNATIONAL
Megaklar
500mg
Rs 665Rs 66.5/unit
No DRAP alertsBARRETT HODGSON PAKISTAN
Rithmo
500Mg
Rs 747.9Rs 74.79/unit
SAMI PHARM (PVT) LTD.
Rithmo Xl
500mg
Rs 375.25Rs 75.05/unit
Below approved ceilingSAMI PHARM (PVT) LTD.
Claritek
500Mg
Rs 832.9Rs 83.29/unit
Below approved ceilingGETZ PHARMA PAKISTAN
Klaricid Xl
500Mg
Rs 470.3Rs 94.06/unit
Below approved ceilingABBOTT LABORATORIES (PAK) LTD
Klaricid Iv
500mg
Rs 427.2Rs 427.2/unit
ABBOTT LABORATORIES (PAK) LTD
Eclar
500mg
Rs 430
TABROS
Neoklar
500mg
Rs 450
No DRAP alertsCCL Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd. DML: 000052
Clarilide
500mg
Rs 595
No DRAP alertsTECHNOVISION PHARMACEUTICALS
Klaricine
500mg
Rs 845.85
No DRAP alertsTrigon Pharmaceuticals (Private) Ltd
Nycodox
500mg
Rs 857.94
No DRAP alertsMAPLE PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD
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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