clarbact 250 tablet
What is clarbact 250 tablet used for?
This medicine contains Clarithromycin (250mg) and is used to treat ANTI INFECTIVES. Binds to 50S ribosomal subunit of bacteria, inhibiting protein synthesis.. Always consult your doctor before use.
- Generic Name: Clarithromycin
- Manufacturer: Ipca Laboratories Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: Category C
- Prescription Required: Yes
💊 clarbact 250 tablet Uses & Benefits
Acne vulgaris
Off-label uses: Bacterial skin infections, Rosacea
📋 Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Clarithromycin |
| Brand Name | Acnesol CL Gel |
| Manufacturer | Ipca Laboratories Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | Macrolides |
| Route of Administration | Topical |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25°C); protect from light. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
🔬 How This Medicine Works (Pharmacology)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Binds to 50S ribosomal subunit of bacteria, inhibiting protein synthesis.
Mechanism Steps
💡 How to Take clarbact 250 tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
⚠️ Side Effects of clarbact 250 tablet
✅ Common Side Effects
🚨 Serious Side Effects
⚠️ Rare Side Effects
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
🔬 Drug Interactions
| Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Cisapride | Major | Increased risk of cardiac arrhythmias |
| Pimozide | Major | Increased risk of QT prolongation |
| Ergotamine | Major | Increased risk of ergotism |
| Lovastatin | Major | Increased risk of rhabdomyolysis |
| Simvastatin | Major | Increased risk of rhabdomyolysis |
| Warfarin | Moderate | Increased INR and bleeding risk |
| Theophylline | Moderate | Increased theophylline levels |
| Carbamazepine | Moderate | Increased carbamazepine levels |
| Digoxin | Moderate | Increased digoxin levels |
| Oral contraceptives | Moderate | Reduced contraceptive efficacy |
| Zidovudine | Minor | Decreased zidovudine levels |
| Phenytoin | Minor | Altered phenytoin levels |
| Valproate | Minor | Decreased valproate levels |
🚨 Major Interactions
- Cisapride
- Pimozide
- Ergotamine
- Lovastatin
- Simvastatin
⚡ Moderate Interactions
- Warfarin
- Theophylline
- Carbamazepine
- Digoxin
- Oral contraceptives
🍷 Alcohol Interaction
No known interaction with topical use.
🛡️ Safety & Warnings
🚫 Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to clarithromycin or macrolides; concurrent use with cisapride, pimozide, ergotamine.
🤱 Lactation Safety
Use with caution; excreted in breast milk.
💊 Overdose Management
Topical overdose unlikely; if ingested, symptomatic treatment.
⏰ Missed Dose
Apply as soon as remembered; skip if almost time for next dose.
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.