BIOMYCIN 500 Tablet 4's
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Clarithromycin 500 mg
Manufacturer
Biochem Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Variant
4 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
BIOMYCIN 500 TABLET contains Clarithromycin which belongs to the group of medicines called Macrolide Antibiotics. It is used to manage infections like upper respiratory tract infections (pharyngitis, and sinusitis), lower tract respiratory infections (bronchitis and pneumonia), middle ear infections (acute otitis media), skin and soft tissue infections (impetigo, folliculitis, cellulitis and abscesses), tooth and mouth infections (periapical abscess, periodontitis) as well as in patients with duodenal ulceration and helicobacter pylori infection. BIOMYCIN 500 TABLET is also used to manage mycobacterial infections (disseminated or localized) in adults, children and adolescents above 12 years of age. Before prescribing BIOMYCIN 500 TABLET, your doctor may want you to undergo a few diagnostic tests to determine the exact cause of your infection before starting with BIOMYCIN 500 TABLET. Before taking BIOMYCIN 500 TABLET, inform your doctor if you have liver, kidney disorder or have been diagnosed with coronary artery disease, severe heart failure or slowed heart rate. BIOMYCIN 500 TABLET is not recommended in patients with a history of heart rhythm disorders (such as ventricular cardiac arrhythmia, and fast heart rhythm) and patients with long QT syndrome (abnormality in electrocardiogram). If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor for advice before taking. The most common
Uses
OF BIOMYCIN 500 TABLETUsed to manage: upper respiratory tract infections lower tract respiratory infections middle ear infections skin and soft tissue infections tooth and mouth infections duodenal ulceration helicobacter pylori infections mycobacterial infections
How It Works
BIOMYCIN 500 TABLET manages the growth of bacteria by interfering with its protein synthesis and binds specific proteins present in the bacterial ribosomes, thus stopping the growth of the bacteria in
Directions for Use
Take BIOMYCIN 500 TABLET as advised by your physician. For Tablet: Swallow BIOMYCIN 500 TABLET with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. For Dispersible Tablet: Disperse BIOMYCIN 500 TABLET in the specified quantity of water as mentioned in the label. Consume the mixture immediately after reconstitution. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. Continue to take BIOMYCIN 500 TABLET for the stipulated duration prescribed by your doctor to achieve better results.
Side Effects
BIOMYCIN 500 TABLETCOMMON insomnia (difficult to fall asleep) taste disturbances headache diarrhoea vomiting, nausea indigestion stomach pain abnormal liver function results excessive sweating UNCOMMON fungal infection (candidiasis) vaginal infection decrease in white blood cells and neutrophils (neutropenia) increase in eosinophils (eosinophilia) anorexia, loss of appetite restlessness, shaking dizziness, sleepiness balance disorder hearing disorder ringing in the ears palpitations (fast beating of the heart) ECG trace changes inflammation of the stomach, mouth, and tongue bloating, constipation, dry mouth burping, wind increased liver enzymes activity (alanine transferase) malaise (feeling unwell, discomfort) asthenia (weakness, lack of energy) chest pain chills, fatigue RAREStop taking BIOMYCIN 500 TABLET and consult your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: severe or prolonged diarrhoea, with blood or mucus skin rash and irritation difficulty breathing, fainting swelling of the face, tongue, lips, eyes, and throat yellowing of the skin (jaundice) tender abdomen, loss of appetite pale stools, dark urine severe skin reactions with painful blistering of the skin, mouth, lips, eyes, and genitals (Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis) red, scaly rash with bumps under the skin and blisters muscle pain or weakness (rhabdomyolysis) severe ulceration of the mouth, lips, and skin associated with illness inflammation of the internal organs
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYBIOMYCIN 500 TABLET is generally not recommended in pregnant women unless the potential benefits justify the potential risk to the fetus. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine. BREASTFEEDINGBIOMYCIN 500 TABLET is not recommended in breastfeeding mothers as it may pass into the breast milk. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDo not drive or operate any machines if you feel dizziness, vertigo, confusion, and disorientation after taking BIOMYCIN 500 TABLET. KIDNEYBIOMYCIN 500 TABLET is generally not recommended in patients with severe concurrent kidney failure. Consult a doctor before taking BIOMYCIN 500 TABLET. LIVERBIOMYCIN 500 TABLET is generally not recommended for patients with severe liver failure. Consult a doctor before taking BIOMYCIN 500 TABLET. ALLERGYDo not take BIOMYCIN 500 TABLET if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to Clarithromycin and other macrolide antibiotics or to any other constituents of BIOMYCIN 500 TABLET. HEART DISEASEBIOMYCIN 500 TABLET is not recommended for patients with heart rhythm disorders such as ventricular cardiac arrhythmia, including the type of ventricular tachycardia (torsades de pointes) and if you have long QT syndrome (showing abnormality in electrocardiogram). However BIOMYCIN 500 TABLET should be taken with caution in patients diagnosed with coronary artery disease, severe heart failure or slowed heart rate. Consult a doctor before taking. OTHERSBIOMYCIN 500 TABLET is not recommended to be taken if you: have abnormal levels of potassium and magnesium in the blood (hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia) Use in pediatrics: BIOMYCIN 500 TABLET is generally not recommended for use in children and adolescents under 12 years of age. Consult your doctor before taking BIOMYCIN 500 TABLET. Use in geriatrics: BIOMYCIN 500 TABLET should be taken with caution in elderly patients as they are prone to develop torsades de pointes arrhythmias (fast ventricular rhythm). Consult a doctor before taking BIOMYCIN 500 TABLET.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Before taking BIOMYCIN 500 TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine: ergotamine and dihydroergotamine (medicine to manage migraine) astemizole or terfenadine (medicine to manage allergy) cisapride or domperidone (medicine to manage gastrointestinal disorder) pimozide, quetiapine (medicine to manage mental disorder) ticagrelor, ranolazine (medicine to manage heart and circulatory disease) colchicine (medicine to manage gout) lovastatin, and simvastatin (medicine to lower blood cholesterol) midazolam, alprazolam, triazolam (medicine to manage anxiety and insomnia) rifampicin, rifapentine, rifabutin (used to manage tuberculosis) fluconazole, itraconazole (used to manage fungal infection) atazanavir, efavirenz, etravirine, nevirapine, ritonavir, saquinavir, zidovudine (medicine to manage HIV) digoxin, quinidine, disopyramide, verapamil, amlodipine, diltiazem (medicine to manage heart disturbances and arterial hypertension) dabigatran, rivaroxaban, apixaban, warfarin (medicine use to thin blood) carbamazepine, valproate, phenytoin, phenobarbital (medicine to manage epilepsy) methylprednisolone (medicine to manage inflammation) omeprazole (medicine to reduce gastric acid secretion) cyclosporine, tacrolimus, sirolimus (medicine used for organ transplant) sildenafil, tadalafil, vardenafil (medicine to manage male erectile dysfunction) ibrutinib or vinblastine (medicines to manage cancer) tolterodine (medicine to manage urinary incontinence) sulfonylurea, nateglinide, repaglinide, insulin (medicines to manage diabetes) theophylline (medicine to manage asthma) St. John’s wort (herbal medicine to manage mild depression) gentamicin, amikacin, erythromycin, fidaxomicin (used to manage bacterial infections) cilostazol (medicine to manage muscle pain in the lower body) Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally took more of BIOMYCIN 500 TABLET. consult your doctor immediately. Symptoms of overdose are vomiting and stomach pain. SYNOPSIS Drug : Clarithromycin Pharmacological Category : Macrolide Antibiotics Therapeutic Indication : Manage Bacterial infections Dosage Forms : Tablet, Injection, Dry syrup, Oral suspensions, Gel, Granules, Lotion, Solution MORE INFORMATION Keep out of reach of children Store at room temperature
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Last Updated
12 Oct 2022