Clariwin

Description

Clariwin Tablet is prescribed to treat various bacterial infections, including:

• Respiratory Tract Infections: This covers conditions like pharyngitis, tonsillitis, acute maxillary sinusitis, acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, and different types of pneumonia (including community-acquired pneumonia and legionellosis).
• Skin and Soft Tissue Infections.
• Leprosy.
• Peptic Ulcer Disease: Particularly when caused by Helicobacter pylori. It’s typically used as part of a multi-drug treatment plan.
• Lyme Disease.
• Acne.

How Do You Take It?

Your doctor will determine the correct dosage based on your infection and age. Always follow their instructions precisely.

Adult Dosing (Oral)

• Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis: Take 250-500 mg by mouth every 12 hours for 7-14 days. An extended-release form might be 1000 mg once daily for 7 days.
• Mycobacterial Infection (Prophylaxis and Treatment): Typically 500 mg by mouth every 12 hours for 7-14 days, often in combination with other anti-mycobacterial drugs like rifampin and ethambutol.
• Peptic Ulcer Disease: 500 mg by mouth every 8-12 hours for 10-14 days. This is administered as part of a 2- or 3-drug combination regimen (e.g., with bismuth subsalicylate, amoxicillin, an H2 receptor antagonist, or a proton pump inhibitor).
• Pharyngitis, Tonsillitis: 250 mg by mouth every 12 hours for 10 days.
• Community-Acquired Pneumonia, Skin/Skin Structure Infection: 250 mg by mouth every 12 hours for 7-14 days. The extended-release form might be 1000 mg once daily for 7 days.
• Endocarditis Prophylaxis: 500 mg by mouth 30-60 minutes before a surgical procedure.

Adult Dosing (Intravenous)

• Respiratory Tract Infections; Skin and Soft Tissue Infections; Susceptible Infections: 500 mg twice a day for 2-5 days, infused over 60 minutes using a 0.2% solution. Your doctor will switch you to oral therapy as soon as possible.

Adult Dosing (Topical)

• Apply a thin layer to the affected area once daily.

Child Dosing (Oral)

• 15 mg/kg per day, with a maximum of 1 gram per day, given every 12 hours.

Renal Impairment

• If your creatinine clearance (CrCl) is less than 30 ml/min, your dosage may be halved, or the dosing interval doubled.

Administration

• Standard release tablets and oral suspension: You can take these with or without food.
• Extended-release (XL) and modified-release (MR) tablets: These must be taken with food. Swallow them whole; do not chew or crush them.