Clarithromycin (500mg)
Cloff 500 Tablet is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is used in infections of tonsils, sinus, ear, nose, throat, skin and soft tissues and lungs (pneumonia).
1 Strip of 10 Tablet
Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd
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Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Cloff 500 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Take it with food if you are experiencing stomach upset.
Avoid Cloff 500 Tablet with tyramine-rich food such as cheese, smoked fish, meats and some types of beer.
Cloff 500 Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus, it stops the bacteria from growing, and prevents the infection from spreading.
Related Warnings
It is generally safe to consume alcohol with Cloff 500 Tablet.
Cloff 500 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Cloff 500 Tablet is safe to use during lactation. Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.
There may be a possibility of diarrhea or rash in the baby.
Cloff 500 Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.
Cloff 500 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cloff 500 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Cloff 500 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Cloff 500 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
