Description

📄 Product Description

Claribid™ 500 is a prescription macrolide antibiotic containing Clarithromycin 500 mg, used to treat a broad range of bacterial infections. Manufactured by Abbott Healthcare, this film-coated tablet is highly effective in treating respiratory tract infections, skin infections, ear infections, and H. pylori-associated ulcers in combination therapy.

⚠️ Dosage & Administration

• Active Ingredient: Clarithromycin 500 mg

• Form: Film-coated oral tablets

• Dosage: As prescribed by a healthcare provider (commonly 1 tablet twice daily)

• Administration: Can be taken with or without food

• Duration: Usually 7–14 days depending on infection

📦 Packaging Details

• Brand Name: Claribid™ 500

• Manufacturer: Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.

• Packaging: Blister strip of 10 tablets

• Color: Light yellow film-coated tablets

• Prescription Status: Rx – Prescription Required

🔬 Mechanism of Action

Clarithromycin works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, thereby preventing the growth and spread of bacteria. It binds to the 50S ribosomal subunit, making it bacteriostatic and, at higher concentrations, bactericidal.

🧴 Indications

• Community-acquired pneumonia

• Acute and chronic bronchitis

• Sinusitis

• Pharyngitis/tonsillitis

• Otitis media

• Skin and soft tissue infections

• Helicobacter pylori (as part of combination therapy)