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

Expert advice for Claribid Tablet
Your doctor has prescribed Claribid 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 Claribid.

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

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

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

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