Clarithromycin
Clarithromycin tablets contain clarithromycin for bacterial infection, including chest, sinus, throat and skin infections. They come in several strengths and pack sizes. You can compare the price per tablet across options.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 250mg | 28 tablets | US$92.96 | US$3.32 |
| 250mg | 32 tablets | US$103.68 | US$3.24 |
| 250mg | 60 tablets | US$162.60 | US$2.71 |
| 250mg | 84 tablets | US$217.56 | US$2.59 |
| 250mg | 92 tablets | US$230.00 | US$2.50 |
| 250mg | 120 tablets | US$262.80 | US$2.19 |
| 250mg | 180 tablets | US$367.20 | US$2.04 |
| 500mg | 28 tablets | US$129.36 | US$4.62 |
| 500mg | 32 tablets | US$140.80 | US$4.40 |
| 500mg | 60 tablets | US$223.20 | US$3.72 |
| 500mg | 92 tablets | US$299.92 | US$3.26 |
| 500mg | 120 tablets | US$390.00 | US$3.25 |
- Category
- Antibiotics
- Active ingredient
- Clarithromycin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Film-coated tablet
- Strengths
- 250 · 500mg
You will receive a quality generic, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Clarithromycin on your behalf.
- Condition
- Bacterial Infection
- Alternative names
- Klaricid
- Therapeutic class
- Macrolide Antibiotic
- Pharmacological class
- Macrolide
- Minor side effects
- nausea; headache; diarrhoea
- Moderate side effects
- dysgeusia; insomnia; abdominal pain
- Dosage forms
- Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Abbott
- Onset time
- 30–60 minutes
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
- Drug interactions
- theophylline; warfarin; statins
- Age restrictions
- For adults and children directed by a physician.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to clarithromycin; history of QT prolongation; severe hepatic impairment
Precautions and warnings
monitor heart rhythm in patients with underlying cardiac conditions; avoid during pregnancy unless essential
Serious side effects
anaphylaxis, requires immediate medical attention; QT prolongation, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
utilised to treat bacterial infections indicated to alleviate respiratory tract symptoms.
Mechanism of action
Clarithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic that inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit, preventing the translocation of aminoacyl-tRNA and inhibiting bacterial growth.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only if clearly necessary. Breastfeeding: Caution advised as it is excreted in breast milk.
Clarithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic, supplied as film-coated tablets in 250 mg and 500 mg strengths. It is used for bacterial infections such as throat and sinus infections and flare-ups of chronic bronchitis, and as part of combination courses that clear Helicobacter pylori from the stomach. The originator company is Abbott, and the tablets are also known as Klaricid. The active ingredient is clarithromycin.
Clarithromycin binds to the bacterial 50S ribosomal subunit, blocking protein synthesis. It strongly inhibits the liver enzyme CYP3A4, and serious reactions have been reported when it is taken with other medicines broken down by that enzyme. It must not be combined with astemizole, cisapride, domperidone, pimozide or terfenadine, because this can cause QT prolongation and dangerous heart rhythms; deaths have occurred from interactions of this kind. A history of QT prolongation or severe liver problems rules it out.
Ordering clarithromycin for delivery to Malaysia
Pharmacy partners in India ship orders in discreet packaging. Express Tracked Courier takes up to one week; Standard Airmail up to three weeks. Prices are shown in ringgit by default. Pick 250 mg or 500 mg tablets, and browse the antibiotics category for alternatives.
FAQ
What conditions does Clarithromycin treat?
Clarithromycin contains clarithromycin and is taken for bacterial infections. Clarithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic that inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit, preventing the translocation of aminoacyl-tRNA and inhibiting bacterial growth.
How soon does Clarithromycin start working?
Clarithromycin usually kicks in within 30 to 60 minutes, and the effect tends to last around 12 to 24 hours. Timing varies from one person to the next.
What are the possible side effects of Clarithromycin?
The ones people notice most with clarithromycin are nausea, headache and diarrhoea. Some people also get dysgeusia, insomnia and abdominal pain. Rarer but serious: anaphylaxis and QT prolongation. These need urgent medical help.
What sort of medicine is Clarithromycin?
It's a generic: Clarithromycin goes by the name of its active ingredient, clarithromycin, instead of a brand name. Who makes it depends on supply.
Which medicines don't mix with Clarithromycin?
Clarithromycin can interact with theophylline, warfarin and statins. Before you start Clarithromycin, let your doctor or pharmacist know everything else you take.
Is there another brand of clarithromycin?
You may also see clarithromycin sold as Klaricid.
How much is Clarithromycin?
Clarithromycin comes in 250 and 500mg strengths, in packs of 28 to 180 tablets. You'll see the price per tablet for each option above, in ringgit by default or another currency you choose. Bigger packs work out cheaper per tablet. Pay with Bitcoin or Ethereum and you get an extra 10% off.
Can I get Clarithromycin without a prescription here?
Online, yes. MayChemist doesn't ask for a prescription to order Clarithromycin. We're an online store, not a dispensing pharmacy: we place your order and arrange the delivery for you.
Ordering without a prescription →Do you send Clarithromycin to Malaysia?
Yes. Our pharmacy partners send it from India to Malaysia in plain, discreet packaging. Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week; Standard Airmail can take up to 3 weeks.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Clarithromycin is a generic medicine sold under the name of its active ingredient, Clarithromycin, rather than under a brand.
- You receive a quality generic; the exact manufacturer depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- It contains the same active ingredient and has the same strength as the original brand.