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

Expert advice for Synclar Rediuse Suspension
Your doctor has prescribed Synclar 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 Synclar.

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

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

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

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