Urclar 500mg Tablet SR
Novartis India Ltd

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In-stock 4 tablet sr in 1 strip
206.53

USED FOR:
Bacterial infections

COMPOSITION:
Clarithromycin (500mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
anti infectives

Related Warnings
SAFE
Alcohol
SAFE

It is generally safe to consume alcohol with Urclar 500mg Tablet SR.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Urclar 500mg Tablet SR may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

SAFE
Lactation
SAFE

Urclar 500mg Tablet SR is safe to use during lactation. Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.There may be a possibility of diarrhea or rash in the baby.

Driving

Urclar 500mg Tablet SR may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Urclar 500mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Urclar 500mg Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

Urclar 500mg Tablet SR is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Urclar 500mg Tablet SR may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Clarithromycin   500mg

Uses of Urclar Tablet SR
Urclar 500mg Tablet SR is used in the treatment of bacterial infectionsIt is used in infections of tonsils, sinus, ear, nose, throat, skin and soft tissues, windpipe and lungs (pneumonia).

How to use Urclar Tablet SR
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Urclar 500mg Tablet SR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.Take it with food if you are experiencing stomach upset.Avoid Urclar 500mg Tablet SR with tyramine-rich food such as cheese, smoked fish, meats and some types of beer.

How Urclar Tablet SR works
Urclar 500mg Tablet SR is a macrolide antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by inhibiting synthesis of essential proteins, which are required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

Side Effects:

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

Expert advice for Urclar Tablet SR
Urclar will cure your infection and improve symptoms. It may cause an upset stomach. If this happens to you, take it with food. 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 Urclar.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

Q. Is Urclar gluten free or contain sulfa?
Urclar is gluten free. However, please refer to package insert of the prescribed brand before use. Urclar 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 Urclar cause drowsiness, insomnia, or thrush?
Urclar 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 Urclar affect birth control?
When taken with birth control pills, Urclar does not affect birth control.