Country: Ireland
Language: English
Source: HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority)
CLARITHROMYCIN
Clonmel Healthcare Ltd
25 Mg/Ml
Granules for Oral Suspension
2005-04-15
License Part II Summary of Product Characteristics 1 NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT Clonocid 125mg/5ml granules for oral suspension. 2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION 1 ml reconstituted oral suspension contains 25 mg clarithromycin. 5 ml reconstituted oral suspension contains 125 mg clarithromycin. For excipients, see 6.1. 3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM Granules for oral suspension. White to off-white granules. 4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS 4.1 Therapeutic Indications Streptococcal tonsillitis, otitis media, skin and soft tissue infections of mild to moderate severity in penicillin hypersensitive patients or in cases where penicillin is inappropriate for other reasons. Available data on epidemiological resistance to macrolide antibiotics should be considered. Consideration should be given to official guidance on the appropriate use of antibacterial agents. 4.2 Posology and method of administration General: The dosage of Clarithromycin depends on the clinical condition of the patient and has to be defined in any case by the physician. The usual dose in children aged 6 months or older is 7.5 mg/kg twice daily. Recommendations for dosage: “Children < 8 kg should be dosed on a per kg basis (approx. 7.5mg/kg twice daily) which is equal to Read the complete document