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GENERIC BIAXIN
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Active Ingredient: Clarithromycin
Dosage: 250mg, 500mg and 500mg OD Tablets
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GENERIC
BIAXIN
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250mg |
32 tabs |
$46.40 |
$1.45/ea
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250mg |
64 tabs |
$89.60 |
$1.40/ea
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500mg |
16 tabs |
$44.00 |
$2.75/ea
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500mg |
32 tabs |
$86.40 |
$2.70/ea
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500mg |
64 tabs |
$160.00 |
$2.50/ea
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500mg XL |
20 tabs |
$75.00 |
$3.75/ea
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500mg XL |
40 tabs |
$146.00 |
$3.65/ea
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500mg XL |
60 tabs |
$210.00 |
$3.50/ea
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XL = Once Daily
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.
Important information about Biaxin
Take this Biaxin for the full prescribed length of time. Biaxin is usually given for 7 to 14 days (or longer when treating stomach ulcer). 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.
You should not use this medicine 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 (Colcrys). Do not use Biaxin if you are also using any of the drugs listed below. They can interact with Biaxin and cause life-threatening heart rhythm disorders:
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cisapride (Propulsid);
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pimozide (Orap); or
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ergot medicine such as ergotamine (Ergomar, Ergostat, Cafergot, Ercaf, Wigraine), or dihydroergotamine (D.H.E. 45, Migranal Nasal Spray).
Before taking Biaxin
Do not use Biaxin if you are allergic to clarithromycin or to similar medicines such as azithromycin (Zithromax), erythromycin (E.E.S., EryPed, Ery-Tab, Erythrocin, Pediazole), or telithromycin (Ketek). You should not use this medicine if you have a history of jaundice or liver problems caused by taking clarithromycin, or if you have liver or kidney disease and are also taking colchicine (Colcrys). Do not use Biaxin if you are also using any of the drugs listed below. They can interact with clarithromycin and cause life-threatening heart rhythm disorders:
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cisapride (Propulsid);
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pimozide (Orap); or
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ergot medicine such as ergotamine (Ergomar, Ergostat, Cafergot, Ercaf, Wigraine), or dihydroergotamine (D.H.E. 45, Migranal Nasal Spray).
To make sure you can safely take Biaxin, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether Biaxin will harm an unborn baby. Before you take Biaxin, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication. It is not known whether clarithromycin passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Do not give Biaxin to a child younger than 6 months of age.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention.
Overdose symptoms may include severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.
What should I avoid while taking Biaxin?
Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or bloody, stop taking Biaxin and call your doctor. Do not use anti-diarrhea medicine unless your doctor tells you to.
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