Althromicin Marketing Information
Althromicin is sold in pharmcies as "Biaxin". It is also possible to purchase Biaxin in online store. Usually it doesn't require doctor's receipt. Althromicin also can be sold as: Clarithromycin, Abbotic, Adel, Aeroxina, Apo-clarix, Bacterfin, Biclar, Bicrolid, Binoclar, Biotclarcin, Bremon, Bremon Unidia, Ciclinil, Cidoclar, Clabact, Clabel, Clacee, Clacina, Clacine, Clactirel, Clamycin, Clanil, Clar, Clarac, Claranta, Clarbact
Althromicin Description
Generic Althromicin is used to treat many different types of bacterial infections affecting the skin and respiratory system. Generic Althromicin is also used together with other medicines to treat stomach ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori.
Generic Althromicin fights bacteria in the body.
Generic Name of Generic Althromicin is Clarithromycin.
Brand Names of Generic Althromicin are Althromicin, Althromicin XL, Althromicin XL-Pak.
Althromicin Dosage
Generic Althromicin is available in:
250mg Low Dosage500mg Standard DosageGeneric Althromicin is available in tablets and oral suspension.
Take Generic Althromicin orally.
Take Generic Althromicin with full glass of water.
Take Generic Althromicin with or without food.
Do not crush, chew, or break the Generic Althromicin tablet. Swallow the pill whole.
Shake the Generic Althromicin oral suspension well before measuring a dose. Measure the Generic Althromicin oral suspension with a marked measuring spoon or medicine cup.
Take Generic Althromicin for for 7 to 14 days.
The dosage and the kind of medication depend on the disease and its prescribed treatment.
Do not stop taking Generic Althromicin suddenly.
Althromicin Missing of dose
Do not take double dose. If you miss a dose you should take it as soon as you remember about your missing. If it is the time for the next dose you should continue your regular dosing schedule.
Althromicin Overdose
If you overdose Generic Althromicin and you don't feel good you should visit your doctor or health care provider immediately. Symptoms of Generic Althromicin overdosage: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort.
Althromicin Side effects
Generic Althromicin has its side effects. The most common are:
mild stomach painnauseavomitingdiarrheaupset stomachunusual or unpleasant taste in your mouthtooth discolorationdizzinessheadacheanxietyconfusionskin rashvaginal itching or dischargeLess common but more serious side effects during taking Generic Althromicin:
allergy reactions (urticaria, breathing difficulties, rash, and eruption)uneven heartbeats;chest painshortness of breathwatery or bloody stoolstomach painlow feverloss of appetitejaundicefeversore throatheadache with a severe blisteringred skin rashproblems with hearingSide effects manifestations are not only depend on medicine you are taking but also depend on your health state and on the other factors
Althromicin Contra-indications
Do not use Generic Althromicin if you are allergic to Generic Althromicin components or to clarithromycin or to similar medicines such as azithromycin (Zithromax), dirithromycin (Dynabac), erythromycin (E.E.S., E-Mycin, Ery-Tab, Erythrocin), troleandomycin (Tao).
Be very careful if you're pregnant or you plan to have a baby, or you are a nursing mother.
Do not use Generic Althromicin if you take astemizole (Hismanal), cisapride (Propulsid), ergot medicine such as ergotamine (Ergomar, Ergostat, Cafergot, Ercaf, Wigraine), or dihydroergotamine (D.H.E. 45, Migranal Nasal Spray), pimozide (Orap), terfenadine (Seldane).
Try to be careful with Generic Althromicin usage in case of having liver disease, kidney disease, myasthenia gravis, porphyria; personal or family history of "Long QT syndrome".
Try to be careful with Generic Althromicin usage in case you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement.
Avoid alcohol.
It can be dangerous to stop Generic Althromicin taking suddenly.
Althromicin Frequently asked questions
Q: What is Generic Althromicin?
A: Generic Althromicin is a medication of macrolide antibiotics group. Generic Althromicin fights bacteria in the body.
Q: What for does Generic Althromicin used?
A: Generic Althromicin is used to treat many different types of bacterial infections affecting the skin and respiratory system. Generic Althromicin is also used together with other medicines to treat stomach ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori.
Q: What is the generic name of Generic Althromicin?
A: Generic Name is Clarithromycin.
Q: Are there any brand names except Generic Althromicin?
A: Brand Names are Althromicin, Althromicin XL, Althromicin XL-Pak.
Q: In what forms is Generic Althromicin available?
A: Generic Althromicin is available in tablets and oral suspension.
Q: What should I do in case of missing the dose?
A: In case of dose missing you should take your tablet as soon as possible. Do not take double dosage. And if it is right time for the next dosage you should continue your regular schedule of Generic Althromicin taking.