Generic Name: Clarithromycin

Dosage Form: Film-Coated Tablets

License: Generic

Category: Anti-Infective

Packaging: 14 Tablets


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Loracin 500 mg – Film-Coated Tablets

Description

Antibiotic from macrolides family can be used for the treatment of infections due to sensitive microorganisms to the product: Streptococcus, Staphylococcus (Methacillin sensitive), Rodococus, Branameils, Bordetella, Helycobacter Pyloris, Campilobacter Gigon, Cornybacterium Diphtheria, Moraxella, Mycoplasma, Coccilla, Chlamydia, Leptospira, Propiony Bacterium

Composition

Each scored film-coated tablet of Loracin 500 mg contains :

  • Clarithromycin: 500 mg.
  • Excipients: S.Q. for one film-coated tablet.

Indications

  • Pharyngitis / Tonsillitis.
  • Acute sinusitis.
  • Acute and chronic bronchitis.
  • Pneumonia.
  • Uncomplicated skin infections.
  • Also used in patients with HIV as a protection of mycobacterium avium infections.

Dosage and Administration

According to physician’s directions.

Adults:

Tonsillitis, Pharyngitis, uncomplicated skin infections 500 mg / 24 hours one tablet B.I.D.

Acute sinusitis:

1000 mg / 24 hours two tablets B.I.D.

Bronchitis:

500 – 1000 mg / 24 hours according to severity to severity of infection B.I.D.

Mycobacterium avium (AIDS):

2000 mg / 24 hours if patient’s weight more than 50 kg.

1500 mg / 24 hours if patient’s weight less than

Renal impairment:

Reduced dose (250 mg) once daily.

*The information provided above is general in nature and for informational purposes only. It is NOT a substitute for the advice of your doctor. You must always consult your healthcare professional before starting any medication/supplementation program. 

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