KLARICID GRANULES 60ML

Klaricid Granules 60 ml — Clarithromycin 125 mg/5 ml Oral Suspension

📌 Product Overview

Klaricid Granules contains Clarithromycin 125 mg per 5 ml when reconstituted into 70 ml of suspension, ideal for pediatric and adult use in a 60 ml bottle format 

✅ Therapeutic Uses

Klaricid (Clarithromycin) is a macrolide antibiotic effective against a broad range of bacterial infections. It's indicated for:

• Upper respiratory tract infections (e.g. streptococcal pharyngitis, sinusitis)

• Lower respiratory tract infections (bronchitis, pneumonia)

• Acute otitis media

• Skin and soft tissue infections (impetigo, cellulitis, folliculitis)

• Mycobacterial infections (e.g. Mycobacterium avium complex) 

⚙️ Mode of Action

Clarithromycin targets the bacterial 50S ribosomal unit to obstruct protein synthesis, halting bacterial growth. It retains potency against strains resistant to other antibiotic classes 

🧴 Preparation & Dosage Instructions

• Reconstitute by adding ~35 ml of boiled then cooled water in stages, shaking well each time to fully dissolve granules. Final volume ~70 ml yields 125 mg per 5 ml 

• Shake well before each dose and store in a cool, preferably refrigerated place, tightly closed. Use within 14 days after reconstitution 

Typical Dosage:

• Children (6 months – 12 years): ~15 mg/kg/day in two divided doses for 6–14 days (e.g., 5 ml twice daily for ~17 kg child) 

• Adolescents ≥12 years & adults: 250 mg twice daily (15 ml twice daily) for normally 7 days; may increase to 500 mg twice daily in severe infections or pneumonia, up to 14 days 

🚫 Side Effects & Contraindications

Common side effects: nausea, diarrhea, headache, altered taste, abdominal discomfort. Other possible effects include dyspepsia, skin reactions, and rare serious complications like pseudomembranous colitis or QT prolongation 

Precautions:

• Not suitable for those allergic to macrolides (e.g. erythromycin)

• Use cautiously in liver or kidney impairment

• Must consult a healthcare provider for use in pregnancy or breastfeeding

• Avoid co‑administration with incompatible drugs (e.g. certain statins, ergot derivatives, or QT-prolonging agents) 

🗂 Storage & Handling

• Store granules at room temperature before reconstitution.

• After reconstitution, keep under 25 °C, do not freeze, and discard after 14 days if untreated or expired