Biaxin - Clarithromycin Suspension - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

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Possible Side Effects

• This medication may cause stomach upset, nausea, indigestion, loose stools, loss of appetite, vomiting, headache, or a strange taste in the mouth the first few days as your body adjusts to it.
• If these symptoms continue or become severe, inform your doctor.
• Notify your doctor is you develop.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• Take each dose at the scheduled time.
• However, if you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Usage Instructions

• This medication may be taken with food if stomach upset occurs.
• Shake well before using.
• Take each dose followed by fluids.
• Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level.
• Do this by taking the medication at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night.
• Continue to take this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a few days.
• Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow resulting in a relapse of the infection.

Read Before Using Biaxin (precautions)

• Tell your doctor if you have.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Biaxin Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight.
• Do not store in the bathroom.
• Discard suspension after 14 days.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• This drug should not be used with the following medications because very serious, possibly fatal, interactions may occur.

Biaxin Miscellaneous Notes

• This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only.
• Do not use it later for another infection or give it to someone else.
• A different medication may be necessary.

Medicinal Applications

• Clarithromycin is an antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections such as respiratory tract infections and skin infections.
• It is also used to treat peptic ulcers in combination with anti-ulcer medication.
• It is also used to treat ear infections in children.