Clarithromycin

Klaz® and Klaz® OD

Prescription Drug

Indication

For the treatment of the following infections caused by susceptible microorganisms:

• Upper respiratory tract infections including streptococcal pharyngitis and tonsillitis, acute maxillary sinusitis, and acute otitis media
• Lower respiratory tract infections including bronchitis and pneumonia
• Uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections including impetigo, follicullitis, cellutitis, abscesses (usually require surgical drainage)
• Disseminated or localized mycobacterial infection due to Mycobacterium avium or Mycobacterium intracellulare. Localized infections due to Mycobacterium kansasii, Mycobacterium chelonae and Mycobacterium fortultum (usually in combination with other antimicrobial agents)
• Helicobacter pylori infections (in combination with other drugs)
• Odontogenic infections

Prevention of disseminated Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) infection in patients with advanced HIV infection.

Note: Clarithromycin ER tablet is indicated only for the treatment of adults with upper and lower respiratory tract infection and skin structure infections. The efficacy and safety of clarithromycin ER tablets in treating other infections have not been established.

Dosage and Administration

For more information on safety, precaution and other information about this product, please see the Product Insert.