claron oral suspension
Clinical Reference Standards: CDSCO (Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation), Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP) & WHO | Last Updated: September 2026
What is claron oral suspension used for?
This medicine contains Clarithromycin (125mg/5ml) 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: Agex Laboratories Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: Category C
- Prescription Required: Yes
💊 claron oral suspension Uses & Benefits
Acne vulgaris
Off-label uses: Bacterial skin infections, Rosacea
📋 Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Clarithromycin |
| Brand Name | Acnesol CL Gel |
| Manufacturer | Agex Laboratories Pvt 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 claron oral suspension
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
⚠️ Side Effects of claron oral suspension
✅ 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.
🔄 Substitutes for claron oral suspension
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.