Streptococcal pharyngitis and tonsillitis

Active Ingredient: Clarithromycin

Indication for Clarithromycin

Population group: only adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older)

For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments:

1000 mg in 2 divided doses daily

Route of admnistration

Intravenous

Defined daily dose

1,000 - 1,000 mg

Dosage regimen

From 500 To 500 mg 2 time(s) per day every day

Detailed description

The recommended dosage of clarithromycin 500 mg powder for concentrate for solution for infusion is 1.0 gram daily, divided into two 500 mg doses, appropriately diluted.

500-1000 mg in 2 divided doses daily

Route of admnistration

Oral

Defined daily dose

500 - 1,000 mg

Dosage regimen

From 250 To 500 mg 2 time(s) per day every day

Detailed description

Standard dosage: The usual dose is 250 mg twice daily (in the morning and in the evening).

High dosage treatment (severe infections): The usual dose may be increased to 500 mg twice daily in severe infections.

Active ingredient

Clarithromycin

Clarithromycin is a semi-synthetic derivative of erythromycin A. It exerts its antibacterial action by selectively binding to the 50s ribosomal sub-unit of susceptible bacteria preventing translocation of activated amino acids. It inhibits the intracellular protein synthesis of susceptible bacteria.

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