Mylan-Clarithromycin
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Biaxin?;Biaxin? XL
Brand Names: Canada:
Apo-Clarithromycin?;Ava-Clarithromycin;Biaxin?;Biaxin? XL;Dom-Clarithromycin;Mylan-Clarithromycin;PMS-Clarithromycin;RANT-Clarithromycin;ratio-Clarithromycin;Riva-Clarithromycin;Sandoz-Clarithromycin
Uses
- It is used to stop infections of the heart for patients with a higher chance of getting an infection.
- It is used to treat bacterial infections.
- Clarithromycin works to harm the bacteria and fight the infection.
Dosing
How to take
- To gain the most benefit, do not miss doses.
- Use as you have been told, even if you are feeling better.
- Take liquid (suspension) or tablets with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
- Take long-acting products with food. Swallow whole. Do not chew, break, or crush.
- There is a liquid (suspension) if you cannot swallow pills. Shake well before use.
- Those who have feeding tubes may also use the liquid. Flush the feeding tube before and after this drug is given.
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