Description
Zoclar 500 mg contains the active ingredient Clarithromycin, an antibiotic medicine that can treat various infections caused by bacteria. These include respiratory tract infections, lungs, nose, ear, throat, and skin. The antibacterial drug is effective against bacteria known as H.pylori, which is associated with peptic ulcer disease. Clarithromycin stops the growth of the bacteria responsible for causing the infection and helps treat the symptoms. This medicine is also effective against some infections in people with reduced immunity. This medicine makes you feel better quickly when used correctly under the doctor’s supervision. However, you should continue taking this medicine as long as it is prescribed, even when you feel better, to ensure all the bacteria is killed.
Product Description
Inform your doctor if you have any previous history of allergy or heart problems before taking this antibiotic drug. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should speak to their doctors before taking medicine. Zoclar may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited human data, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and risks before prescribing them to you. Please consult your doctor for more information. Antibiotic medicine should be sued with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed. The use of Zoclar can cause diarrhoea. Being an antibiotic, Clarithromycin kills harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your gut or intestine and causes diarrhoea.
Side Effects
Common side effects with Zoclar 500 mg include nausea, diarrhoea, abnormal taste, headache, indigestion, abdominal pain, vomiting, and rash. These are usually temporary and are resolved within a few days. Consult your doctor if you find these side effects do not resolve or persist for longer.
How to Use
Zoclar stops bacterial growth, which helps to resolve your symptoms and cure your infection. The medicine is available in the form of tablets for oral administration. It must be taken an hour before or two hours after a meal. No antacids should be taken within two hours of taking this medicine. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as instructed by your doctor. Swallow the tablet with a glass of water. Avoid chewing, crushing, or breaking the tablet. Avoid taking the tablet with tyramine-rich foods such as cheese, meats, smoked, and alcohol. Inform your doctor if you don’t feel better after the treatment course. Also, let your doctor know if your symptoms are getting worse while taking medicine.