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Clarithromycin is your body's infection-fighting warrior—a powerful antibiotic that stops bacteria in their tracks. Think of it as your immune system's backup army, helping you defeat stubborn infections when your body needs extra firepower.
- ✅ 250mg & 500mg tablets available
- ✅ PNF Listed - Philippine National Formulary approved essential antibiotic
- ✅ Also for H. pylori - Used in triple therapy for stomach ulcers
- ✅ No Prescription? Get a FREE teleconsultation with our licensed doctor during checkout
Understanding Clarithromycin: Your Infection-Fighting Ally
Clarithromycin is a trusted macrolide antibiotic that has been helping Filipinos fight bacterial infections for decades. As an essential medicine listed in the Philippine National Formulary 8th Edition, you can be confident this is a government-approved, evidence-based treatment for various infections including respiratory tract infections, skin infections, and even stomach ulcers caused by H. pylori bacteria.
How Clarithromycin Works (Simple Explanation)
Imagine bacteria are like invaders trying to build a city in your body. Clarithromycin acts like a "construction blocker"—it stops bacteria from building proteins they need to survive and multiply. Without these proteins, the bacteria can't grow or spread, and your immune system can easily defeat them. This makes Clarithromycin effective against:
- Respiratory infections (pneumonia, bronchitis, sinusitis)
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Throat and tonsil infections
- H. pylori stomach ulcers (in combination therapy)
- Some atypical infections like Mycoplasma
Clarithromycin Quick Guide: What You Need to Know
| Available Strengths | 250mg and 500mg tablets (PNF standard); 125mg/5mL and 250mg/5mL suspension for children |
| Standard Dosage | 250mg to 500mg twice daily for 7-14 days depending on infection type (as prescribed by doctor) |
| Best Time to Take | With or without food, but consistently same way each time. Take with food if stomach upset occurs |
| Key Benefits | Broad-spectrum coverage, well-tolerated, effective against H. pylori, available in liquid form for kids |
Why Choose Clarithromycin from MedsGo?
- ✅ PNF Quality Assurance: Our Clarithromycin complies with Philippine National Formulary standards (250mg & 500mg tablets, suspension forms), ensuring you receive essential medicine that meets DOH requirements.
- ✅ Temperature-Controlled Storage: Unlike generic warehouses, our FDA-registered pharmacies store antibiotics properly to maintain potency and effectiveness.
- ✅ Doctor Care Included: No prescription? No problem. Add to cart and get a FREE teleconsultation with our licensed physician—no hidden fees.
- ✅ Fast & Safe Delivery: Or pick up at any MedsGo pharmacy nationwide for same-day availability.
- ✅ H. pylori Treatment Ready: We stock Clarithromycin as part of the standard triple therapy for stomach ulcers (combined with amoxicillin and omeprazole as per PNF guidelines).
Common Uses According to PNF Guidelines
The Philippine National Formulary recognizes Clarithromycin for:
- Community-acquired pneumonia (moderate risk) in combination with other antibiotics
- H. pylori eradication as part of standard triple therapy: Clarithromycin 500mg twice daily + Amoxicillin 1g twice daily + Omeprazole standard dose for 10-14 days
- Respiratory tract infections including bronchitis and sinusitis
- Skin and soft tissue infections caused by susceptible bacteria
Safety & Side Effects: What to Watch For ⚠︎
Most patients tolerate Clarithromycin well, but be a smart medicine user:
- Common: Stomach upset, diarrhea, nausea, abnormal taste, headache—usually temporary
- Watch For: Severe diarrhea (could be C. difficile), irregular heartbeat, yellowing of skin/eyes, severe skin rash. Contact our doctor immediately if these occur
- Important: Complete the full course even if you feel better! Stopping early can lead to antibiotic resistance
- Drug Interactions: Clarithromycin interacts with many medicines including statins (cholesterol drugs), blood thinners, and antiarrhythmics. Tell our doctor about ALL medicines you take during your free teleconsultation
- Allergy Alert: If you've had allergic reactions to erythromycin or azithromycin, inform our doctor immediately
Mahalagang Impormasyon sa Tagalog
Clarithromycin: Ang Maaasahang Kasangga Laban sa Infection
Ang Clarithromycin ay isang macrolide antibiotic na matagal nang tinutulong sa mga Pilipino laban sa bacterial infections. Bilang essential medicine na nakalista sa Philippine National Formulary 8th Edition, siguradong aprubado ito ng gobyerno at epektibo laban sa iba't ibang impeksyon tulad ng pneumonia, impeksyon sa balat, at tiyan ulcer sanhi ng H. pylori bacteria.
Paano Gumagana ang Clarithromycin?
Isipin na ang bacteria ay parang mga manganganyon na nagtatayo ng lungsod sa iyong katawan. Ang Clarithromycin ay parang "construction blocker"—pinipigilan nito ang bacteria na gumawa ng proteins na kailangan nila para mabuhay at dumami. Kung walang proteins, hindi na makakalat ang bacteria at madaling matatalo ng iyong immune system. Epektibo ito laban sa:
- Respiratory infections (pneumonia, bronchitis, sinusitis)
- Impeksyon sa balat at laman
- Impeksyon sa lalamunan at tonsil
- Tiyan ulcer sanhi ng H. pylori (sa combination therapy)
- Iba pang bacterial infections
Ang Mahusay na Benepisyo ng Pagbili sa MedsGo
- ✅ PNF Quality: 250mg at 500mg tablets ayon sa pamantayan ng DOH
- ✅ Tamang Storage: Ang aming FDA-registered pharmacies ay may tamang temperature control para sa antibiotics
- ✅ Libre Konsulta: Walang reseta? Libre ang teleconsultation sa aming doktor
- ✅Pambansang Botika: Maaari ring bumili sa kahit anong MedsGo pharmacy sa buong bansa
Mga Karaniwang Gamit Ayon sa PNF
- Community-acquired pneumonia (moderate risk) sa kombinasyon ng ibang antibiotics
- H. pylori eradication bilang bahagi ng triple therapy: Clarithromycin + Amoxicillin + Omeprazole
- Respiratory tract infections kasama na ang bronchitis at sinusitis
- Impeksyon sa balat na dulot ng bacteria
Mga Side Effect na Dapat Bantayan ⚠︎
- Karaniwan: Pagduduwal, diarrhea, abnormal na lasa, sakit ng ulo—usually pansamantala lang
- Seryoso: Matinding diarrhea, irregular heartbeat, pagdilaw ng balat/mata, severe skin rash—tawagin agad ang doktor
- IMPORTANTE: Tapusin ang buong kurso kahit magaling na! Ang hindi pagtapos ay maaaring magdulot ng antibiotic resistance
- Drug Interactions: Maraming gamot ang hindi pwedeng isabay sa Clarithromycin. Sabihin lahat ng iniinom na gamot sa doktor
