Drug Details
Generic Name:
Availability:
Prescription only
Therapeutic Class:
Macrolide antibiotic
Forms:
Tablets, extended-release tablets, oral suspension (liquid)
Administration:
By mouth
Therapeutic Uses:
- To treat bacterial infections, including pneumonia, bronchitis, and infections of the skin, ears, sinuses, and throat
- To treat Helicobacter pylori infection which causes stomach ulcers (in combination with other medications)
- To prevent disseminated Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) infection in people with HIV
Controlled Status:
Not a controlled substance
Clarithromycin Drug Class
Clarithromycin (kla-rith-roh-mai-sin) belongs to a group of drugs called macrolide antibiotics.
Clarithromycin Age Range
Clarithromycin is approved for use in adults and children older than 6 months of age.
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