Biaxin is a macrolide antibiotic. Clarithromycin fights bacteria in your body. It is used to treat many different types of bacterial infections affecting the skin and respiratory system. It is also used together with other medicines to treat stomach ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori.
Directions
Take Biaxin exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Use it with glass of water, with or without food. Swallow it whole. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. The recommended period of curing is 7-14 days or longer when treating stomach ulcer.
Precautions
Avoid using the drug if you are allergy, have liver or kidney illness, mineral disbalance, heart illness or arrhythmias and also if you are pregnant.
Contraindications
Don't use if you have an allergic reaction to the antibiotics.
Possible side effect
Call your doctor at once if you have allergy, break heartbeat, belly pain, sickness, low fever.
Drug interaction
Biaxin may cooperate with cisapride, pimozide, ergot medicines.
Missed dose
Take the missed dose as soon as possible. Skip the missed dose if it is time for your next scheduled dose. Don't take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
Overdose
Call emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. Overdose symptoms may include sickness, retching or diarrhea.
Storage
Store your medicines at room temperature between between 59-77 degrees F (15-25 degrees C). Store away from moisture and light. Keep it out of the reach of children and away from pets.
Note
The information presented at the site has a general character. Note please this information cannot be used for self-treatment and self diagnosis. You should consult with your doctor or health care adviser regarding any specific instructions of your condition. The information is reliable, but we concede it could contain mistakes. We are not responsible for any direct, indirect, special or other damage caused by use of this information on the site and also for consequences of self-treatment.
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