BRAND NAME:
Aricid

GENERIC NAME:
Clarithromycin

THERAPEUTIC SEGMENT:
Antibiotic

INDICATIONS:
Aricid is a macrolide antimicrobial indicated for mild to moderate infections caused by designated, susceptible bacteria in the following:
• Acute Bacterial Exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis in Adults
• Acute Maxillary Sinusitis
• Community-Acquired Pneumonia
• Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis
• Uncomplicated Skin and Skin Structure Infections
• Acute Otitis Media in Pediatric Patients
• Treatment and Prophylaxis of Disseminated Mycobacterial Infections
• Helicobacter pylori Infection and Duodenal Ulcer Disease in Adults.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:
Clarithromycin exerts its antibacterial action by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit of susceptible bacteria resulting in inhibition of protein synthesis.

DOSAGE FORM:
Tablets 250mg, 500mg
Dry powder suspension
125mg/5mL, 250mg/5mL

PACK SIZE:
Tablets 10’s
Dry powder suspension 60mL