Maclar 500mg tab (Clarithromycin)

Maclar 500mg tab(Clarithromycin) 

Maclar 500mg is a tab made by Glenmark and is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. Its main ingredient is Clarithromycin which works as an antibiotic. It cures by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus, it helps to stop the bacteria from growing and preventing the infection from spreading. It is used in infection of tonsils, sinus, ear, nose, throat, skin, and soft tissues and lungs.

Take this medicine as advised by your doctor and duration of doses should also be adjusted as per. Do not crush or break this tab and take it as a whole. Make sure you take this tablet with or without food but take this at a fixed time.

Side effects caused by this drug are Vomiting, Nausea, Abdominal Pain, Diarrhea.

Substitutes Available 

Clarinova 500mg Tab(by Mankind Pharma Ltd.)

Claribid 500mg tab(by Abbott)

Crixan 500mg tab(by Sun Pharma Ltd.)

 Substitutes Available 

1. Clarinova 500mg Tab (by Mankind Pharma Ltd.)
2. Claribid 500mg tab (by Abbott)
3. Crixan 500mg tab (by sun Pharma Ltd.) 

 Side Effects 

1. Diarrhoea
2. Headache
3. Nausea 

 Safety 

1. Pregnancy - Consult your doctor 
2. Breastfeeding - Consult your doctor
3. Allergy - Contraindicated if allergic to Clarithromycin or any other ingredient