Clarithromycin
( Klaricid®, Clarithromycin)
Available as tablets or capsules.
Tablets, Modified Release Tablets
Available as soluble tablets?
No
Available as a liquid?
Yes
Available as something for placing under your tongue?
No
Available as something for placing on your gum?
No
Available as granules?
Yes
Available as a patch for putting on your skin?
No
Available as an injection?
Yes
Available as nasal/oral spray?
No
Safe or appropriate to crush
Licensed alternative formulations available and therefore crushing is not recommended.
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
Clarithromycin
Usual formulation brand names
Klaricid®
Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
Yes - some
Modified release
Yes - some
Film coated
Yes - some
Enteric coated
No
Sugar coated
No
Soluble tablet strength
-
Sublingual/buccal formulation strength
-
Granule strength
250mg
Transdermal patch strength
-
Injection strength
500mg concentrate for infusion
Nasal/oral spray Strength
-
Available as a licensed liquid or special?
Yes - oral suspension
Are specials or imports available?
No
Liquid strengths
125mg/5ml, 250mg/5ml
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
No
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
No
Advice on administration via enteral tube
Give the intravenous infusion as the first line choice if appropriate. Current resources suggest that it is likely to be safe to administer via enteral feeding tubes, however this is an unlicensed use of the medication. Clinicians should refer to specialist resources for advice on how to administer this medication via enteral feeding tubes.
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