Clarithromycin

Synonyms / Brand Names: CLA, Clarithromycine, Clathromycin, Biaxin, Biaxin XL, Klacid, Klaricid, Macladin, Naxy, Veclam, Zeclar

Dosing and Administration
BIAXIN Filmtab (clarithromycin tablets, USP) and BIAXIN Granules (clarithromycin for oral suspension, USP) may be given with or without food. BIAXIN XL Filmtab (clarithromycin extended-release tablets) should be taken with food. BIAXIN XL tablets should be swallowed whole and not chewed, broken or crushed. Adult dosage guidelines For pharyngitis/tonsillitis due to S. pyogenes: For acute maxillary sinusitis due to H. influenzae, M. catarrhalis, and/or S. pneumonia: For acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis due to H. influenzae, M catarrhalis, and/or S. pneumoniae: For acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis due to H. parainfluenzae: For community-acquired pneumonia due to H. influenzae: For community-acquired pneumonia due to H. parainfluenzae and/or M. catarrhalis: For community-acquired pneumonia due to S. pneumoniae, C. pneumoniae, and/or M. pneumoniae: For uncomplicated skin and skin structure due to S. aureus and/or S.pyogenes: For further dosage and administration instructions see Instructions for Administration.
 * 250 mg (q12h) of BIAXIN tablets should be given for a duration of 10 days.
 * 500 mg (q12h) of BIAXIN tablets should be given for a duration of 14 days or
 * 2 x 500 mg (q24h) of BIAXIN XL tablets should be given for a duration of 14 days.
 * 500 mg (q12h) of BIAXIN tablets should be given for a duration of 7-14 days or
 * 2 x 500 mg (q24h) of BIAXIN XL tablets should be given for a duration of 7 days.
 * 500 mg (q12h) of BIAXIN tablets should be given for a duration of 7 days or
 * 2 x 500 mg (q24h) of BIAXIN XL tablets should be given for a duration of 7 days.
 * 250 mg (q12h) of BIAXIN tablets should be given for a duration of 7 days or
 * 2 x 500 mg (q24h) of BIAXIN XL tablets should be given for a duration of 7 days.
 * 2 x 500 mg (q24h) of BIAXIN XL tablets should be given for a duration of 7 days.
 * 250 mg (q12h) of BIAXIN tablets should be given for a duration of 7-14 days or
 * 2 x 500 mg (q24h) of BIAXIN XL tablets should be given for a duration of 7 days.
 * 250 mg (q12h) of BIAXIN tablets should be given for a duration of 7 days.

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