Can I take clarithromycin and ibuprofen?

Clarithromycin can safely be taken with painkillers such as paracetamol, ibuprofen or co-codamol.

What drugs should not be taken with clarithromycin?

Tell your doctor if you’re taking these medicines before you start clarithromycin:

• ergotamine and dihydroergotamine – used to treat migraines.
• medicines for epilepsy, such as carbamazepine and phenytoin.
• theophylline for asthma.
• colchicine for gout.
• digoxin – for some heart problems.

How long should I wait between doses of clarithromycin?

Clarithromycin comes as a tablet, an extended-release (long-acting) tablet, and a suspension (liquid) to take by mouth. The regular tablet and liquid are usually taken with or without food every 8 (three times a day) to 12 hours (twice a day) for 7 to 14 days.

Can I take Tylenol with clarithromycin?

No interactions were found between clarithromycin and Tylenol. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Can I take naproxen with clarithromycin?

No interactions were found between clarithromycin and naproxen. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Can you take Tylenol with clarithromycin?

How do you take clarithromycin 500mg?

How to use clarithromycin oral. Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually every 12 hours. If stomach upset occurs, you may take it with food or milk. For the best effect, take this antibiotic at evenly spaced times.

Can I take pain reliever with antibiotics?

Answer: Tylenol and motrin may be given with all antibiotics if needed for pain or fever.

Can you take naproxen with clarithromycin?

Can you take ibuprofen with clarithromycin?

Similarly, check with your pharmacist before taking any new medicines while you’re taking a course of clarithromycin, to make sure that the combination is safe. It’s fine to take over-the-counter painkillers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen with clarithromycin.

How long should you take clarithromycin and zidovudine together?

Proper Use. If you are taking clarithromycin and zidovudine, these medicines should be taken at least 2 hours apart. Keep using this medicine for the full time of treatment, even if you or your child begin to feel better after the first few doses. Your infection may not clear up if you stop using the medicine too soon.

How many clarithromycin 250mg can you take in a day?

The usual dose of clarithromycin is 250mg to 500mg twice a day. The dose may be lower for children and if you have kidney problems. If your doctor prescribes slow release or modified release tablets, the dose is 500mg once a day. These tablets release the medicine slowly, which means that 1 dose a day is enough.

Can clarithromycin extended release be taken on an empty stomach?

Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. You may take this medicine with meals or milk or on an empty stomach. However, clarithromycin extended release tablets should be taken with food.