What is Biaxin 500 mg used to treat?
Biaxin is an antibiotic medication commonly prescribed to treat strep throat, sinus infections, bronchitis, pneumonia, skin infections, ear infections, as well as other bacterial infections.
What is the antibiotic Biaxin good for?
Biaxin (clarithromycin) is a macrolide antibiotic prescribed for certain bacterial infections including skin and middle ear infections, tonsillitis, throat infections, laryngitis, pneumonia, and tuberculosis.
How long does it take for Biaxin to kick in?
In most cases, it should only take a few days for Biaxin (clarithromycin) to reduce the symptoms of your infection and make you feel better. For some infections, it may take longer for signs and symptoms to go away.
What are the side effects of the antibiotic Biaxin?
Common side effects of Biaxin include:
- nausea,
- vomiting,
- upset stomach,
- diarrhea,
- unusual or unpleasant taste in your mouth,
- indigestion,
- abdominal pain,
- headache,
What is the common concern when taking Biaxin?
Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: hearing loss, mental/mood changes, muscle weakness, eye problems (such as drooping eyelids, blurred vision), trouble speaking, persistent nausea/vomiting, severe stomach/abdominal pain, dark urine, yellowing of eyes or skin.
What medications should not be taken with Biaxin?
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to clarithromycin or similar medicines such as azithromycin (Zithromax, Z-Pak, Zmax), erythromycin, or telithromycin, or if: you have had jaundice or liver problems caused by taking clarithromycin; or.
What are the side effects of clarithromycin 500mg?
Clarithromycin may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- diarrhea.
- nausea.
- vomiting.
- stomach pain.
- heartburn.
- gas.
- change in taste.
- headache.
How long does it take for clarithromycin 500mg to work?
When should the medicine start working? Your child should start to get better after taking the medicine for 2-3 days. It is important that they take the whole course of the medicine that has been prescribed.
How strong is Biaxin?
Each bottle of BIAXIN granules contains 1250 mg (50 mL size), 2500 mg (50 and 100 mL sizes) or 5000 mg (100 mL size) of clarithromycin and the following inactive ingredients: carbomer, castor oil, citric acid, hypromellose phthalate, maltodextrin, potassium sorbate, povidone, silicon dioxide, sucrose, xanthan gum.