Claritus Tablet 125mg

About Claritus Tablet 125mg

Claritus Tablet Uses

• Mild throat and tonsil infections
• Sinus and ear infections in older children
• Chest infections in low body weight patients
• Skin infections requiring lower dosing

Claritus Tablet Benefits

• Lower strength reduces risk of side effects
• Suitable for patients needing a smaller dose
• Twice daily dosing is easy to follow
• Effective against common respiratory bacteria

What Experts Say

Clarithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic that blocks bacterial protein production, preventing bacteria from multiplying further. The 125mg strength offers a gentler dose for patients who need lower level treatment. This makes it a practical option when a full strength dose is not required.

Doctors across Pakistan use this strength for mild throat, ear, and skin infections, particularly in patients who need a lower dose due to body weight or infection severity. The twice daily schedule supports completing the full course without a heavy pill burden.

Because clarithromycin affects liver enzymes that process many other drugs, doctors review a patient's full medicine list even at this lower strength. This careful check helps avoid interactions and supports a safe recovery, with follow up confirming the infection has cleared. Because the 125mg strength delivers a gentler total daily exposure, doctors also favor it for older adults and patients with mild liver impairment who need careful antibiotic dosing.

Drug Class

• Macrolide antibiotic

Claritus Tablet 125mg formula

• Clarithromycin

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Claritus Tablet 125mg?

• Swallow the tablet whole with water
• Take the two daily doses 12 hours apart
• Finish the entire course as directed by the doctor
• Take with food to reduce stomach irritation

Drug Interactions

• Statins (Simvastatin, Lovastatin): Raises the risk of muscle damage and rhabdomyolysis
• Warfarin: Increases bleeding risk by boosting the blood thinning effect
• Digoxin: Raises digoxin levels, increasing the risk of toxicity
• Colchicine: Can cause serious, sometimes life threatening toxicity
• Carbamazepine: Increases carbamazepine levels in the blood
• Ergot Medicines: Raises the risk of severe ergot toxicity

Risks and warnings

• Heart Rhythm: Can prolong the QT interval, so use cautiously with other heart rhythm medicines
• Liver Function: May cause liver enzyme changes, so doctors monitor patients with liver disease
• Kidney Function: Dose adjustment needed in patients with reduced kidney function
• Pregnancy: Use only if clearly needed and advised by a doctor
• Diarrhea: Severe or persistent diarrhea should be reported to a doctor promptly

Claritus Tablet 125mg Side Effects

• Metallic taste
• Nausea or vomiting
• Loose stools
• Stomach discomfort
• Headache

Storage Conditions

• Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place
• Keep the tablets in their original blister strip until use
• Protect from direct sunlight and moisture
• Keep out of reach of children