Common Nausea, Vomiting, Abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Allergy.

Expert advice for Clariwin Dry Syrup
Your doctor has prescribed Clariwin to cure your infection and improve symptoms. It is better to take with food to avoid an upset stomach. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools. Do not take antacids 2 hours before or after taking Clariwin.

Q. Is clarithromycin a penicillin, antibiotic, or a fluoroquinolone?
Clarithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic, not a penicillin or fluoroquinolone

Q. Is Clariwin safe?
Clariwin is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Can I take Clariwin for bacterial vaginosis, tooth infection, bladder infection, acne and cystitis?
Clariwin can be used to treat bacterial vaginosis unless resistance has not been developed against clindamycin or any macrolide antibiotic (Clariwin. azithromycin, etc.)

Q. Is Clariwin gluten free or contain sulfa?
Clariwin is gluten free. However, please refer to package insert of the prescribed brand before use. Clariwin is not a sulfa drug/does not contain sulpha

Q. Can I take clarithromycin with amoxicillin, paracetamol, ibuprofen, omeprazole, metronidazole or Nyquil?
Yes clarithromycin can be taken with amoxicillin, paracetamol, ibuprofen, omeprazole, metronidazole or Nyquil. Always consult your physician before use

Q. Does Clariwin cause drowsiness, insomnia, or thrush?
Clariwin does not cause drowsiness when taken as prescribed. But, it may cause insomnia (sleeplessness) and thrush (infection of mouth caused by candida fungus)

Q. Does Clariwin affect birth control?
When taken with birth control pills, Clariwin does not affect birth control.