What is Biaxin?
Biaxin (clarithromycin) is a macrolide antibiotic. Clarithromycin fights bacteria in your body.
Biaxin is used to treat many different types of bacterial infections affecting the skin and respiratory system. It is also used together with other medicines to treat stomach ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori.
Biaxin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Biaxin is used to treat many different types of bacterial infections affecting the skin and respiratory system. It is also used together with other medicines to treat stomach ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori.
Biaxin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Important Information
You should not use Biaxin if you have a life-threatening heart rhythm disorder, a history of Long QT syndrome, low levels of potassium in your blood, if you have ever had jaundice or liver problems caused by taking Biaxin, or if you have liver or kidney disease and are also taking colchicine.
Take Biaxin for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared. Skipping doses may also increase your risk of further infection that is resistant to antibiotics. Biaxin will not treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu.
How To Take Biaxin
Take Biaxin exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
You may take Biaxin tablets and oral suspension (liquid) with or without food.
Clarithromycin extended-release tablets (Biaxin XL) should be taken with food.
Do not crush, chew, or break an extended-release tablet. Swallow it whole.
Shake the oral suspension (liquid) well just before you measure a dose. Measure liquid medicine with the dosing syringe provided, or with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.
You may take Biaxin tablets and oral suspension (liquid) with or without food.
Clarithromycin extended-release tablets (Biaxin XL) should be taken with food.
Do not crush, chew, or break an extended-release tablet. Swallow it whole.
Shake the oral suspension (liquid) well just before you measure a dose. Measure liquid medicine with the dosing syringe provided, or with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.
Use this medicine for the full prescribed length of time. Biaxin is usually given for up to 7 to 14 days. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared. Skipping doses may also increase your risk of further infection that is resistant to antibiotics. Biaxin will not treat a viral infection such as the flu or a common cold.
Possible Side Effects Of Biaxin
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
- headache with chest pain and severe dizziness, fast or pounding heartbeats, shortness of breath, fainting;
- diarrhea that is watery or bloody;
- fever, swollen glands, body aches, flu symptoms, new or worsening cough;
- skin rash, easy bruising or bleeding, severe tingling, numbness, pain, muscle weakness;
- confusion, vomiting, swelling, rapid weight gain, urinating less than usual or not at all;
- problems with your hearing; or
- severe skin reaction -- fever, sore throat, swelling in your face or tongue, burning in your eyes, skin pain, followed by a red or purple skin rash that spreads (especially in the face or upper body) and causes blistering and peeling.
Biaxin (clarithromycin) may also cause severe liver symptoms. Stop taking Biaxin (clarithromycin) and call your doctor at once if you have any of these liver symptoms:
- low fever, itching;
- nausea, upper stomach pain, loss of appetite;
- dark urine, clay colored stools; or
- jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).
Less serious side effects may include:
- upset stomach, vomiting, diarrhea;
- unusual or unpleasant taste in your mouth;
- tooth discoloration;
- headache;
- mild itching or rash; or
- vaginal itching or discharge.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
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