Is clarithromycin safe for baby?

Is clarithromycin safe for baby?

Clinical trials have been conducted using clarithromycin pediatric suspension in children 6 months to 12 years of age. Therefore, children under 12 years of age should use clarithromycin pediatric suspension (granules for oral suspension). There is limited experience of treatment of children below 6 months of age.

What is Claribid used for?

Claribid 500 Tablet is an antibiotic used to treat various types of infections. It is effective in most infections of the respiratory tract, ear, nose, throat, lungs, and skin. It is also effective against a bacteria known as H. pylori, which is associated with peptic ulcer disease.

How much clarithromycin should a child take?

The usual dose of clarithromycin is 250mg to 500mg twice a day. The dose may be lower for children and if you have kidney problems. If your doctor prescribes slow release or modified release tablets, the dose is 500mg once a day. These tablets release the medicine slowly, which means that 1 dose a day is enough.

How safe is clarithromycin?

Clarithromycin is normally a safe drug. It is unlikely to cause any problems if you give an extra dose by mistake. If you think you may have given your child too much clarithromycin, contact your doctor or local NHS services (111 in England and Scotland; 0845 4647 in Wales).

Why azithromycin is used in kids?

In paediatrics, it is predominantly used to treat both upper respiratory tract infections (eg, acute pharyngitis and acute otitis media) and lower respiratory tract infections (community-acquired pneumonia),(10) illnesses for which S pneumoniae is a principal cause of morbidity and mortality.

Is Claribid a strong antibiotic?

Yes, the use of Claribid 500 Tablet can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria.

Is Predmet a steroid?

Predmet 8 Tablet is a steroid which works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies.