Biaxin
Clarithromycin tablets for bacterial infections and Helicobacter pylori. It is often paired with another antibiotic when treating stomach ulcers.
- Categories
- Antibiotics · Digestive Health
- Active ingredient
- Clarithromycin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 250mg · 500mg
This listing uses Biaxin as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Biaxin vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Biaxin details
- Conditions
- Bacterial Infections · Helicobacter Pylori Infection
- Alternative names
- clarithromycin
- Therapeutic class
- Macrolide Antibiotic
- Pharmacological class
- Protein Synthesis Inhibitor
- Contraindications
- history of QT prolongation; concurrent use of statins; severe hepatic impairment
- Minor side effects
- nausea; vomiting; taste perversion
- Moderate side effects
- diarrhoea; headache; abdominal pain
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Abbott Laboratories
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Simvastatin; Colchicine; Digoxin
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children over six months and adults.
Serious side effects
QT prolongation, requires immediate medical attention; hepatotoxicity, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Clarithromycin tablets for bacterial infections and Helicobacter pylori. It is often paired with another antibiotic when treating stomach ulcers.
Mechanism of action
Binds specifically to the 50S ribosomal subunit of target bacteria, halting vital protein production and cellular reproduction.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Avoid in pregnancy unless alternative therapy is unavailable. Breastfeeding: Consult a clinician.
What you will receive
Biaxin is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Clarithromycin, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.