Clarithromycin USP 125mg/5ml

Business Unit: Human

Medicine Type: Dry Syrup

Generic Name: Clarithromycin USP 125mg/5ml

Therapeutic Class: Macrolide Antibiotic

Indication: Rith is a preparation of Clarithromycin USP which is a broad-spectrum macrolide antibiotic. It is bacteriostatic in nature and works by inhibiting the Bacterial Protein synthesis through binding with bacterial 50s ribosomal subunits. Rith is indicated in upper respiratory tract infection (sinusitis, pharyngitis), lower respiratory tract infection (acute and chronic bronchitis, pneumonia, atypical pneumonia, Community-acquired pneumonia), skin and soft tissue infection, adjunct in the treatment of duodenal ulcers to eradicate of Helicobacter pylori.

Dosage & Administration: Children: Bodyweight under 8 kg: 7.5 mg/kg twice daily. Bodyweight of 8-11 kg (1-2 years): 2.5 ml (Half teaspoonful) twice daily. Bodyweight of 12-19 kg (3-6 years): 5 ml (One teaspoonful) twice daily. Bodyweight of 20-29 kg (7-9 years): 7.5 ml (One & half teaspoonfuls) twice daily. Bodyweight of 30-40 kg (10-12 years): 10 ml (Two teaspoonfuls) twice daily.

Preparation: Rith PFS: 60ml PFS