Detail info about the product:
Packing: tablets 500 mg - 14
Active Ingredients:
* clarithromycin
Therapeutic actions:
Fromilid contains the active ingredients clarithromycin that belongs to the group of medication called macrolides. Clarithromycin works by making bacteria unable to produce proteins that are essential for them. Proteins are important for the growth and multiplication of the bacteria. In therapeutic doses Clarithromycin possess a bacteriostatic action. Fromilid is a broad spectrum antibiotic that is effective against a wide variety of bacteria including gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms.
Indications:
Fromilid is used to treat infections caused by susceptible to clarithromycin bacteria, including: * ENT(ear, nose and throat) and respiratory tract infections: tonsillopharyngitis, acute sinusitis, otitis, acute bronchitis, chronic bronchitis in the exacerbation phase, bacterial pneumonia. * Skin and soft tissue infection caused by M. avium complex, M.kansasi, M. marinum. M. leprae * Stomach ulcer associated with H. Pylori(in combination with other medications)
Contraindications and cautions:
Fromilid is contraindicated in the following conditions: * Known sensitivity or allergy to Clarithromycin or other macrolide antibiotics * Severe liver diseases * Porphyria * Pregnancy * Breastfeeding
Adverse effects:
There are possible side-effects associated with this medicine that can affect individuals in different ways. If a side effect is stated here, that does not necessarily mean the fact that all people using Fromilid will experience it or any other. * Digestive system: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, jaundice * CNS: dizziness, fear, insomnia, nightmares, headache * Allergic reactions: skin rash, hives, anaphylactic shock(in rare cases) * Other: stomatitis, glossitis The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with Fromilid, please read the information provided with Fromilid or consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Interactions:
It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with clarithromycin . Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medication while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe. * Clarithromycin is metabolized in the liver and may inhibit the activity of the enzyme cytochrome P450. The amount of drugs metabolized due to P450 may be increased. Thus, it is not recommended to use terfenadine, cisapride, pomozide, astemizole. * Clarithromycin may increase the bioavailability of Digoxin * Antacids may reduce the absorption of Clarithromycin * Macrolides may increase the blood levels of the blood thinners(anticoagulants) * Rifampycin enhances the metabolism of the macrolides in the liver. * Clarithromycin lowers the concentration of zidovudine * Ritonavir increases the concentration of Clarithromycin in the blood
Additional Information:
DO NOT SHARE Fromilid with others. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT, as well as syringes and needles, if needed during treatment, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials.
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