Klacid 500mg Tablet

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Overview

Klacid 500mg Tablet is a prescription-only medicine (POM) that contains Clarithromycin 500mg. It is supplied as a tablet and is dispensed in Malaysia only against a valid prescription issued by a registered doctor.

Under Malaysian rules for prescription medicines, this page carries product, safety and handling information only. Your doctor or pharmacist will explain whether this medicine is suitable for you, the dose you should take, and how long you should take it.

On DoctorOnCall, Klacid 500mg Tablet is reviewed by a licensed doctor through an online consultation and dispensed by a registered pharmacist before delivery. Always follow the instructions on your prescription label and the package insert supplied with the product, and do not share this medicine with anyone else.

Directions for Use

Take Klacid 500mg Tablet with a glass of water, with or without food, at evenly spaced times about 12 hours apart to maintain steady drug levels. Swallow the tablet whole.

Dosage

The usual dose of Klacid 500mg Tablet for most infections is 250mg to 500mg twice daily, for a course length determined by your doctor according to the type and severity of infection. Always complete the full course exactly as instructed, even if you start to feel better.

Storage Instructions

Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children.

Side Effects

  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Headache
  • Changes in taste
  • Stomach pain
  • Indigestion
  • Dizziness

Contraindications

  • Known hypersensitivity to clarithromycin, other macrolide antibiotics, or any ingredient in this product
  • Concurrent use with certain medicines that prolong the QT interval
  • Concurrent use with ergotamine or dihydroergotamine
  • History of QT prolongation or ventricular cardiac arrhythmia

Drug / Food Interactions

  • Statins metabolised by CYP3A4 (e.g. simvastatin, lovastatin) can reach significantly higher blood levels, increasing the risk of muscle-related side effects
  • Concurrent use with ergot alkaloids can cause serious ergot toxicity and is avoided
  • Certain anti-seizure medicines and calcium channel blockers may have increased blood levels when combined with clarithromycin
  • Warfarin’s blood-thinning effect may be enhanced, requiring closer INR monitoring

Quick Tips

  • Take doses about 12 hours apart to maintain steady drug levels
  • Complete the entire prescribed course, even if symptoms improve early
  • Tell your doctor about all other medicines you take, especially statins and heart medicines
  • Avoid excess alcohol during treatment, as it can worsen gastrointestinal side effects
  • Seek prompt medical advice for severe diarrhoea, irregular heartbeat, or signs of allergy

Ingredients / Active Ingredients

  • Clarithromycin 500mg

Safety Advice

Pregnancy

Use With Care

This medicine should be used cautiously during pregnancy. Monitoring may be required.

Breastfeeding

Use With Care

Use with caution. Monitor infant for potential adverse reactions.

Kidney

Use With Care

Use cautiously. Dose adjustment or monitoring may be required.

Liver

Use With Care

Use cautiously. Liver function monitoring may be required.

Alcohol

Use With Care

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with this medicine.

Driving

Not Advisable

It is not advisable to drive if you experience side effects from this medicine.

Frequently Asked Questions

Product Specifications

BrandAbbott
ManufacturerAbbott
ClassificationPrescription medicine
Ingredients / Active IngredientsClarithromycin
Pack Size28s
Shelf LifeUse this product before the expiry date stated on the packaging. Do not use the medicine if the expiry date has passed.

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