Who Can And Cannot Take Clarithromycin

Who can take clarithromycin

Most adults and children can take clarithromycin.

Who may not be able to take clarithromycin

Clarithromycin is not suitable for some people.

To make sure it's safe for you, tell your doctor if you:

have ever had an allergic reaction to clarithromycin or any other medicine
have ever had diarrhoea when you have taken antibiotics
have heart problems, including irregular heartbeats (arrhythmia)
have abnormally low levels of potassium or magnesium in your blood
have myasthenia gravis - clarithromycin can make your symptoms worse
have phenylketonuria - some brands of liquid clarithromycin contain the sweetener aspartame, which you should avoid if you have this condition
are pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or breastfeeding
have liver or kidney problems

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