Klacid® belongs to the group of so-called macrolide antibiotics and inhibits the growth of bacteria.
Application areas of Klacid®
The use of Klacid® is indicated for all diseases caused by pathogens that are sensitive to Clarithromycin and can be reached by oral treatment. This includes:
- Acute Bronchitis
- Chronic Bronchitis
- Pneumonia (pneumonia), and atypical pneumonia (mycoplasma pneumonia)
- Tonsillitis (tonsillitis)
- Pharyngitis (inflammation of the throat)
- Sinusitis (inflammation of the paranasal sinuses)
- Pus lichen (Impetigo contagiosa)
- Erysipelas
- Strong inflammation of the hair follicles, deep inflammation of the hair follicle
- Wound infections
Contraindications
Klacid® must not be taken if there is an allergy to the active substance clarithromycin or other macrolide antibiotics (e.g. erythromycin). In addition, Klacid® should not be taken if any of the following medicines are taken at the same time
- Antihistamines (e.g. terfenadine, astemizole)
- Means for stimulating intestinal movement (e.g.
cisapride)
- Psychotropic drugs (e.g. pimozide)
- Medicines for migraines or certain circulatory disorders (e.g. ergotamine or dihydroergotamine)
- Medicines to lower cholesterol (e.g. statins)
- In the presence of cardiac arrhythmia (e.g. QT interval extension)
- Restricted kidney/liver function not with simultaneous intake of gout medication
- In case of severely reduced liver function
Application/Dosage of Klacid®
Klacid® is taken according to the doctor’s instructions. The standard dosage corresponds to a 250mg intake twice a day (i.e. 2 film-coated tablets a day), at intervals of 12 hours (morning and evening). Depending on the present disease and the individual metabolic performance of the patient, an adjustment of the dosage may be necessary. Klacid® is taken unchewed with a glass of water, independent of meals.
Side effects
The most commonly reported side effects were in adults and adolescents: Occasionally may occur:
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Nausea
- Impairment of the sense of taste
- Gastro-intestinal inflammations
- Yeast fungus colonization
- Vaginal infection
- Strong reddening of the skin
- Decrease in the concentration of white blood cells
- Strong increase of blood platelets
- Agranulocytosis (reduction of granulocytes)
- Lack of blood platelets (thrombocytopenia)
- Anaphylactoids/anaphylactic reactions (acute shock)
- Reduced appetite up to complete loss of appetite, low blood sugar level (hypoglycemia)
- Psychiatric disorders such as insomnia, anxiety, nervousness, crying, confusion, depersonalization, depression, disorientation, hallucinations, nightmares
- Loss of consciousness, movement disorder, dizziness, drowsiness, trembling
- Seizures
- Odour disorders, sensitivity disorders
