Bactriclar 500

What is Bactriclar 500

Bactriclar 500 Tablets is a prescription macrolide antibiotic medication containing Clarithromycin I.P. (500 mg). It is formulated to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections by stopping the growth and multiplication of susceptible bacteria.

Key Ingredients & Their Role

Bactriclar 500 contains the following active component:

• Clarithromycin I.P. (500 mg):

  • Macrolide Antibiotic: Binds reversibly to the 50S ribosomal subunit of susceptible microorganisms, inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis.

  • Broad-Spectrum Action: Targets common Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, as well as atypical pathogens causing respiratory tract, skin, and soft-tissue infections.

Benefits & What It Helps With

Using Bactriclar 500 Tablets can help with:

• Respiratory Tract Infections: Effective against upper and lower respiratory infections such as pharyngitis, tonsillitis, acute sinusitis, bronchitis, and community-acquired pneumonia.

• Skin and Soft Tissue Infections: Treats mild to moderate skin infections like folliculitis, cellulitis, and erysipelas.

• Helicobacter pylori Eradication: Used in combination therapy with proton pump inhibitors to eradicate H. pylori in peptic ulcer disease.

• Mycobacterial Infections: Used in the prevention and treatment of disseminated Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) infections.

Who Should Use Bactriclar 500

This prescription medication is generally indicated for:

• Patients diagnosed with bacterial respiratory tract infections.

• Individuals with uncomplicated skin and skin-structure infections.

• Patients undergoing treatment regimens for peptic ulcers associated with H. pylori.

Important: Bactriclar 500 is a prescription medicine (marked Rx) and should strictly be taken under the supervision of a physician.

How to Use & Dosage Advice

• Administration: Swallow the tablet whole with water. Do not chew, crush, or break the tablet.

• Food: Can be taken with or without food; taking it with food or milk may help reduce mild stomach upset.

• Timing & Course: Take at regular, evenly spaced times as prescribed by your doctor. Complete the full course of therapy even if symptoms improve early to prevent bacterial resistance.

Precautions & When to Avoid

• Avoid using if you have a known hypersensitivity or allergy to Clarithromycin, Erythromycin, or any other macrolide antibiotics.

• Contraindicated in patients with a history of QT prolongation, severe ventricular cardiac arrhythmias, or concurrent use with medications like cisapride, pimozide, or ergot alkaloids.

• Caution is advised in patients with kidney or liver impairment; dose adjustments may be required.

• Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult a doctor before use.

• Common side effects may include nausea, metallic or altered taste, diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.

Storage & Handling

• Store in a cool, dry place protected from direct light, heat, and moisture.

• Keep out of reach of children.

• Packaging: 10×10 Alu Alu blister packaging (10 tablets per strip).

• Always check the expiry date printed on the packaging before consumption.