Zoclar 500 Mg (Clarithromycin)

What is Zoclar 500mg?

Zoclar 500mg Tablet is an antibiotic used to treat various types of infections. It is effective in most infections of the respiratory tract, ear, nose, throat, lungs, and skin. It is also effective against a bacteria known as H. pylori, which is associated with peptic ulcer disease.

Zoclar 500mg Tablet is also effective against some infections (e.g., MAC or Mycobacterium avium complex) seen in people with reduced immunity. It stops the bacteria from growing, which helps to resolve your symptoms and cure your infection. This medicine is taken orally, preferably either one hour before or 2 hours after a meal. No antacids should be taken within 2 hours of taking this medicine. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.

How Zoclar Tablet Works

Zoclar 500mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus, it stops the bacteria from growing, and prevents the infection from spreading.

How To Use Zoclar Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Zoclar 500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Zoclar 500mg Tablet with tyramine-rich food such as cheese, smoked fish, meats and some types of beer.

Benefits Of Zoclar 500 mg Tablet

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Zoclar 500mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine that can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the respiratory tract, ear, nose, throat, lungs, and skin. It is also effective against a bacteria known as H. pylori, which is associated with peptic ulcer disease. It stops further growth of the bacteria causing the infection and helps treat your infection.

This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.

Side Effects Of Zoclar 500 mg Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Zoclar

• Abdominal pain
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Rash
• Injection site phlebitis
• Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
• Abnormal taste
• Dyspepsia
• Taste change
• Abnormal liver function tests

Warning

Alcohol

Consuming alcohol with Zoclar 500mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

Zoclar 500mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding

Zoclar 500mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving

Zoclar 500mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

Zoclar 500mg Tablet should be use with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Zoclar 500mg Tablet may be need. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

Zoclar 500mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Zoclar 500mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

What If You Forget To Take Zoclar 500 mg Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Zoclar 500mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

FAQ’s

1. Can the use of Zoclar 500 mg Tablet cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Zoclar 500mg Tablet can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea, talk to your doctor about it.

2. How long does Zoclar 500 mg Tablet takes to work?

Usually, Zoclar 500 mg Tablet starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.

3. What if I don’t get better after using Zoclar 500 mg Tablet?

Inform your doctor if you don’t feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.

4. Can the use of Zoclar 500 mg Tablet cause infertility?

There is no firm evidence to suggest that the use of Zoclar 500mg Tablet will cause infertility in males or females.