Clarithromycin
Active pharmaceutical substance formulated in Jan Aushadhi generic products for Antibiotics & Anti-Infectives treatment.
🧴 Clinical Application
Swallow whole with water. May be taken with or without food; taking with food does not decrease bioavailability and may decrease gastric upset. Complete the full prescribed course.
⚠️ Side Effects
Common: Metallic/altered taste (dysgeusia), nausea, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, headache. Rare/Severe: QT prolongation and ventricular arrhythmias, cholestatic jaundice, hearing loss (reversible), and severe allergic reactions.
🛡️ Safety Warnings
Contraindicated in patients with history of QT prolongation, ventricular arrhythmias, or concurrent use with statins metabolized by CYP3A4 (simvastatin, lovastatin) due to severe rhabdomyolysis risk. Caution in patients with coronary artery disease. Adjust dose in renal impairment.
Jan Aushadhi Products containing Clarithromycin
Found 3 generic formulation(s) containing this active ingredient.
Clarithromycin Tablets 500 mg
Clarithromycin is an advanced semi-synthetic macrolide antibiotic. It binds to the 50S ribosomal subunit, preventing protein synthesis, and is metabolized into an active 14-hydroxyclarithromycin metabolite with enhanced bactericidal activity against Haemophilus influenzae. Indicated for community-acquired pneumonia, pharyngitis/tonsillitis, acute sinusitis, skin infections, Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) in HIV, and H. pylori eradication in triple therapy.
Clarithromycin Tablets 250 mg
Clarithromycin is an advanced semi-synthetic macrolide antibiotic. It binds to the 50S ribosomal subunit, preventing protein synthesis, and is metabolized into an active 14-hydroxyclarithromycin metabolite with enhanced bactericidal activity against Haemophilus influenzae. Indicated for community-acquired pneumonia, pharyngitis/tonsillitis, acute sinusitis, skin infections, Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) in HIV, and H. pylori eradication in triple therapy.
Combipack of Clarithromycin 500mg Tablets + Esomeprazole 40mg Tablets (Gastro resistant) + Amoxycillin 750mg Tablets
Omeprazole Gastro-Resistant Capsules (20mg) is a prototypical proton pump inhibitor on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. It enters parietal cell canaliculi as a prodrug where acidic pH converts it to a tetracyclic sulfenamide that permanently inactivates H+/K+-ATPase pumps. Indicated for duodenal ulcers, benign gastric ulcers, reflux esophagitis, maintenance therapy of healed erosive esophagitis, and H. pylori eradication (as part of triple therapy).
Brand Equivalents & Price Comparison
Compare Jan Aushadhi generic prices against popular commercial brands for Clarithromycin.
| Generic Formulation | Pack Size | Jan Aushadhi Price | Commercial Brand Equivalents | Avg. Commercial Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarithromycin Tablets 500 mg | 4's | ₹67.50 | CLARIBID, CLARIGARD, CLARINOVA, CRIXAN, ZOCLAR | ₹148.78 | 55% Save |
| Clarithromycin Tablets 250 mg | 10's | ₹76.88 | CLARIBID, CLARINOVA, CLARIGARD, CLOFF, CRIXAN | ₹224.05 | 66% Save |
| Combipack of Clarithromycin 500mg Tablets + Esomeprazole 40mg Tablets (Gastro resistant) + Amoxycillin 750mg Tablets | Combipack of 6 Tablets in Mono Carton | ₹79.69 | SOMPRAZ, ESOGRESS, NEXPRO HP, PYLOKIT, ESMOSTRUM | ₹196.75 | 59% Save |
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