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INTRODUCTION
CLARIGARD 250MG DRY SYRUP contains Clarithromycin which belongs to the group of medicines called Macrolide Antibiotics. It is used to treat bacterial infections in the chest, throat and sinuses in children above 6 months to 12 years of age. It is also used to treat inflammation of the middle ear (otitis media) and infections of the skin and the layers of flesh just under the skin.
Before prescribing this medicine, your doctor may want your child to undergo few diagnostic tests to determine the exact cause of your infection before starting with the medication.
Before giving CLARIGARD 250MG DRY SYRUP to your child, inform your doctor if the child has been diagnosed with coronary artery disease, severe heart failure or slowed heart rate.
CLARIGARD 250MG DRY SYRUP is not recommended in children with a history of heart rhythm disorders (such as ventricular cardiac arrhythmia, and fast heart rhythm), in ‘long QT syndrome’ (abnormality in electrocardiogram) and in children with severe liver or kidney disorders or those prone to fungal infections.
The most common side effect of taking this medicine is stomach pain, headache, diarrhoea, and insomnia. Consult a doctor immediately if any of the above symptoms worsen.
USES OF CLARIGARD 250MG DRY SYRUP
- Used to treat ear nose and throat infections, respiratory tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections in children
HOW CLARIGARD 250MG DRY SYRUP WORKS
CLARIGARD 250MG DRY SYRUP prevents the growth of bacteria by interfering with its protein synthesis and binds specific proteins present in the bacterial ribosomes, thus stopping the growth of the bacteria inside the body, which helps to reduce the infection and its symptoms.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Give CLARIGARD 250MG DRY SYRUP to your child as advised by your physician. It is for pediatric use.
Shake the bottle well to loosen the dry powder. Add the sterile water provided with this pack up to the ring mark present on the bottle surface. Add extra water if required to adjust the volume up to the ring mark. Close the bottle tightly and shake the mixture well.
Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for your child depending on the age, body weight and disease condition. It is important to consume CLARIGARD 250MG DRY SYRUP for the stipulated duration recommended by your doctor to achieve control over the infection.
SIDE EFFECTS OF CLARIGARD 250MG DRY SYRUP
COMMON
- abdominal pain
- diarrhoea
- nausea
- vomiting
- taste change
RARE
Stop giving CLARIGARD 250MG DRY SYRUP and consult your doctor immediately if your child experiences any of the following side effects:
- sudden allergic reaction such as wheeziness, difficulty in breathing
- swelling of the eyelids, face or lips, rash, or itching, skin irritation
- develops severe diarrhoea
- yellowing of skin (jaundice)
- dark urine, tender abdomen
- loss of appetite
HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS
Diarrhoea:
Give lots of fluids, such as water or fruit juices to keep your child hydrated. Avoid taking any medicine on your own for treating diarrhoea. Consult your doctor if the symptom did not improve.
Headache:
Give plenty of fluids such as water or electrolytes. Apply a pain-relieving balm on the head if required. Consult your doctor if the symptom did not improve.
Nausea or Vomiting:
Give this medicine with, or just after meals. Stick to simple meals. Avoid giving oil-rich or spicy foods.
Stomach pain:
Give smaller and frequent meals and keep a heating pad on the stomach. If the symptom does not improve, contact your doctor.
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
DRIVING AND USING MACHINES
Do not allow your child drive or play outdoors, as CLARIGARD 250MG DRY SYRUP may cause dizziness or blurry vision. Consult your doctor before giving CLARIGARD 250MG DRY SYRUP.
KIDNEY
CLARIGARD 250MG DRY SYRUP is not recommended in children with a severe kidney disorder. Consult your doctor before giving CLARIGARD 250MG DRY SYRUP to your child.
LIVER
CLARIGARD 250MG DRY SYRUP is not recommended in children with severe liver disorder. Consult your doctor before giving CLARIGARD 250MG DRY SYRUP to your child.
ALLERGY
Do not give CLARIGARD 250MG DRY SYRUP if the child is allergic (hypersensitive) to Clarithromycin and other macrolide antibiotics (such as azithromycin and erythromycin) or any other constituents of this medicine.
LUNGS
CLARIGARD 250MG DRY SYRUP should be used with caution in children with pneumonia. Consult the doctor before giving CLARIGARD 250MG DRY SYRUP.
HEART DISEASE
CLARIGARD 250MG DRY SYRUP is not recommended for children with a family history of heart rhythm disorders known as ventricular cardiac arrhythmia, including the type of ventricular tachycardia (torsades de pointes) and if you have long QT syndrome (showing abnormality in electrocardiogram). CLARIGARD 250MG DRY SYRUP should be taken with caution in children diagnosed with coronary artery disease, severe heart failure or slowed heart rate. Consult a doctor before giving this medicine to your child.
OTHERS
Before giving CLARIGARD 250MG DRY SYRUP, inform your doctor if your child:
- have abnormal low levels of potassium and magnesium in the blood (hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia)
- having or prone to fungal infection
- have pharyngitis
- have phenylketonuria
Use in pediatrics:
Your doctor will give the right dose depends on your child’s age, body weight and severity of the infection. Consult your doctor before giving CLARIGARD 250MG DRY SYRUP to your child.
INTERACTIONS
A. Drug-Drug interactions:
Before giving CLARIGARD 250MG DRY SYRUP to your child, inform your doctor if your child is taking any of the following medicine:
- astemizole or terfenadine (medicine to treat hay fever and allergy)
- cisapride (medicine to treat stomach disorder)
- pimozide (medicine to treat mental disorder)
- ticagrelor, ranolazine (medicine to treat heart and circulatory disease)
- colchicine (medicine to treat gout)
- quinidine or disopyramide (medicine to treat heartbeat disorders)
- theophylline (medicine to treat asthma)
- rifampicin, rifabutin or rifapentine, azithromycin, erythromycin, lincomycin, clindamycin (medicine to treat certain bacterial infections)
- fluconazole, itraconazole (medicine to treat fungal infections)
- medicines used to treat epilepsy
- vinblastine (medicine to treat cancer)
Overdosage:
If your child or anyone else accidentally took too much of this medicine, consult your doctor immediately.
SYNOPSIS
| Drug | : | Clarithromycin |
| Pharmacological Category | : | Macrolide Antibiotics |
| Therapeutic Indication | : | Treat Bacterial infections |
| Dosage Forms | : | Tablet, Injection, Dry syrup, Oral suspensions, Gel, Granules, Lotion, Solution |
MORE INFORMATION
- Keep out of reach of children
- Store at room temperature
FAQs ABOUT CLARIGARD 250MG DRY SYRUP
What is CLARIGARD 250MG DRY SYRUP used for?
CLARIGARD 250MG DRY SYRUP is used to treat bacterial infections in the chest, throat and sinuses in children above 6 months to 12 years of age. It is also used to treat inflammation of the middle ear (otitis media) and infections of the skin and the layers of flesh just under the skin.
If my child starts feeling well, can I skip giving the dose of CLARIGARD 250MG DRY SYRUP?
No. You should complete giving the full course of CLARIGARD 250MG DRY SYRUP as prescribed by your doctor. It is important that CLARIGARD 250MG DRY SYRUP be taken at the right dose and for the right duration given otherwise, the symptoms can prevail and sometimes worsen.
Will giving CLARIGARD 250MG DRY SYRUP to the child more than the given dose provide a faster cure?
No, self-medication will always harm and result in an adverse reaction. Upon giving CLARIGARD 250MG DRY SYRUP to your child CLARIGARD 250MG DRY SYRUP more than the given dose, the child may suffer from serious vomiting and stomach pain, in such cases consult a doctor immediately and take them to the nearby hospital.
Who cannot take CLARIGARD 250MG DRY SYRUP?
CLARIGARD 250MG DRY SYRUP is not suitable for people who have an allergic reaction to macrolide antibiotics, if the child have fast, pounding or irregular heartbeat or having abnormally low levels of potassium or magnesium in your blood. Consult a doctor before giving CLARIGARD 250MG DRY SYRUP to your child.
Can CLARIGARD 250MG DRY SYRUP cause diarrhoea?
Yes, CLARIGARD 250MG DRY SYRUP may cause serious diarrhoea during or after antibiotic use. Usually, discontinuation of medicine can subside diarrhoea. However, if diarrhoea persists or if there is blood in the stool then immediately consult a doctor.
Can CLARIGARD 250MG DRY SYRUP be given safely to children?
Your doctor will give the right dose depends on your child’s age, body weight and disease condition. Consult your doctor before giving CLARIGARD 250MG DRY SYRUP to your child.
REFERENCES
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USEFUL DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
- Complete Blood Count
- Peripheral Smear Examination
- Blood Culture Tests
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