Clarithromycin

Clarithromycin is active against beta-lactamase-producing bacteria.

Review patients who have received a course of antibiotic treatment.

If patients do not respond to first-line amoxicillin or metronidazole treatment, or in cases of severe infection with spreading cellulitis, an appropriate 7-day regimen is:

Clarithromycin Tablets, 250 mg

Send: 14 tablets

Label: 1 tablet two times daily

Clarithromycin Tablets,^¥ 250 mg or Oral Suspension 125 mg/5 ml or 250 mg/5 ml
1–11 years Body weight 8–11 kg	62.5 mg two times daily
1–11 years Body weight 12–19 kg	125 mg two times daily
1-11 years Body weight 20–29 kg	187.5 mg two times daily
1-11 years Body weight 30–40 kg	250 mg two times daily
12–17 years	250 mg two times daily

Clarithromycin Tablets, 250 mg

Send: 14 tablets

Label: 1 tablet two times daily

Clarithromycin Tablets,^¥ 250 mg or Oral Suspension 125 mg/5 ml or 250 mg/5 ml
1–11 years Body weight 8–11 kg	62.5 mg two times daily
1–11 years Body weight 12–19 kg	125 mg two times daily
1-11 years Body weight 20–29 kg	187.5 mg two times daily
1-11 years Body weight 30–40 kg	250 mg two times daily
12–17 years	250 mg two times daily