Antibiotic "Clacid SR": composition, properties and indications for use

The agent "Clacid SR" is an antibiotic with a wide range of effects. This is a fairly effective drug that is widely used in modern medicine to treat a number of diseases of an infectious origin.

Tablets "Klatsid SR 500": composition and pharmacological properties

The main active component of the drug is claritomycin, an antibiotic belonging to the macrolide group. This substance has strong bacteriostatic properties. It affects certain enzymes of a pathogenic microorganism, preventing the formation of new individuals.

Sorbic acid, anhydrous citric acid hydrophosphate, as well as lactose, magnesium stearate, hypromellose, antrogate alginate and others are used as auxiliary agents.

The medicine "Clacid SR" is available in the form of round tablets with a weak yellowish tinge. In the pharmacy you can buy blisters containing 5 or 10 tablets.

The drug "Clacid SR": indications for use and recommended doses

As already mentioned, this drug is used to treat a number of infectious diseases, including:

• Diseases of the upper respiratory tract - acute sinusitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, tonsillitis, laryngitis, tracheitis.
• Infections of the lower respiratory tract, including bronchitis (acute and chronic), as well as pneumonia without specifying the pathogen.
• Bacterial diseases of the skin and soft tissues, including furuncles, carbuncles, folliculitis, erysipelas and abscesses.

Remember that taking antibiotics without doctor's advice is not recommended. Only the attending doctor can correctly draw up a treatment regimen and determine the dose. Nevertheless, as a rule, adult patients are recommended to take one tablet (500 mg) per day. The drug should be eaten with food. The tablet can not be broken or cracked - it must be swallowed whole.

Tablets "Clacid SR": contraindications

This drug can not be used by everyone. The medicine has a number of contraindications, including:

• Pregnancy and lactation - the impact on the child has not yet been studied.
• Child age - for children, the drug is released in the form of suspensions and tablets with less active ingredient.
• Porphyria.
• Disorders in the work of the kidneys and liver - in such cases, either prescribe a different dose of the drug, or they conduct round-the-clock monitoring of the patient's condition.
• Individual increased sensitivity to the antibiotic.

Do not forget that tablets "Clacid SR" can not be taken during treatment with some other drugs, including "Astemizol", "Terfenadin", etc. Therefore, be sure to tell your doctor what other medicines you are using.

The drug "Clacid SR": side effects

In fact, adverse reactions do not occur often. Most often, patients complain of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and bloating - the classic symptoms of dysbiosis. Much less common are stomatitis, candidiasis of the oral cavity. In more severe cases, jaundice, renal or hepatic insufficiency may develop .

Occasionally, patients may be disturbed by abnormalities in the nervous system, including anxiety, sleep problems, dizziness and headaches, and confusion and hallucinations.

Sometimes, skin allergic reactions are also observed, accompanied by swelling, redness, rash and hives.

By the way, today the doctors quite often prescribe the tablets "Klatsid SR 500" - the price is quite affordable.