Clarvi 250 Tablet is an antibiotic used to treat various types of infections. It is effective in most infections of the respiratory tract, ear, nose, throat, lungs, and skin. It is also effective against a bacteria known as H. pylori, which is associated with peptic ulcer disease.

Clarvi 250 Tablet is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body

Uses of Clarvi 250 Tablet in children

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Benefits of Clarvi 250 Tablet for your child

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Clarvi 250 Tablet is an antibiotic medicine that can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the respiratory tract, ear, nose, throat, lungs, and skin. It is also effective against a bacteria known as H. pylori, which is associated with peptic ulcer disease. It stops further growth of the bacteria causing the infection and helps treat your infection.

This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.

Side effects of Clarvi 250 Tablet in children

Clarvi 250 Tablet does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-

Common side effects of Clarvi

Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Nausea
Vomiting
Headache
Rash
Injection site phlebitis
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Abnormal taste
Dyspepsia
Taste change
Abnormal liver function tests

How can I give Clarvi 250 Tablet to my child?

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Clarvi 250 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Clarvi 250 Tablet with tyramine-rich food such as cheese, smoked fish, meats and some types of beer.

Safety advice

Kidney

CAUTION

Clarvi 250 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Clarvi 250 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Clarvi 250 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Clarvi 250 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

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Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed Clarvi 250 Tablet to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
Take it 1 hour before or two hours after food.
Do not take antacids 2 hours before or after taking Clarvi 250 Tablet.
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.
Stop taking Clarvi 250 Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking it.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Macrolides

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Macrolides

Patient concerns

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FAQs

Can the use of Clarvi 250 Tablet cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Clarvi 250 Tablet can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea, talk to your doctor about it.

How long does Clarvi 250 Tablet takes to work?

Usually, Clarvi 250 Tablet starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.

What if I don't get better after using Clarvi 250 Tablet?

Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.

Can the use of Clarvi 250 Tablet cause infertility?

There is no firm evidence to suggest that the use of Clarvi 250 Tablet will cause infertility in males or females.

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