Ace-Claro Tablet

Written By Dr. Love Sharma, PhD (Pharmacology), PGDPRA

Reviewed By Dr. Shilpa Garcha, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:08 AM (IST)

Ace-Claro Tablet is an antibiotic used to treat various types of infections. It is effective in most infections of the respiratory tract, ear, nose, throat, lungs, and skin. It is also effective against a bacteria known as H. pylori, which is associated with peptic ulcer disease.

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General Information

Contains

Clarithromycin (250mg)

Marketer

Acekinetics Healthcare Pvt Ltd

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Product introduction

Ace-Claro Tablet is also effective against some infections (e.g., MAC or Mycobacterium avium complex) seen in people with reduced immunity. It stops the bacteria from growing, which helps to resolve your symptoms and cure your infection. This medicine is taken orally, preferably either one hour before or 2 hours after a meal. No antacids should be taken within 2 hours of taking this medicine. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.

Common side effects with this medicine include diarrhea, nausea, indigestion, abdominal pain, headache, vomiting, and rash. These are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if you find these side effects do not resolve or persist for a longer duration.

Inform your doctor if you have any previous history of allergy or heart problems before taking this medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using this medicine.

Uses of Ace-Claro Tablet

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Benefits of Ace-Claro Tablet

Treatment of Bacterial infections
Ace-Claro Tablet is an antibiotic medicine that can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the respiratory tract, ear, nose, throat, lungs, and skin. It is also effective against a bacteria known as H. pylori, which is associated with peptic ulcer disease. It stops further growth of the bacteria causing the infection and helps treat your infection.

This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.

Side effects of Ace-Claro Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Ace-Claro

Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Nausea
Vomiting
Headache
Rash
Abnormal liver function tests
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Dyspepsia
Taste change

How to use Ace-Claro Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ace-Claro Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Ace-Claro Tablet with tyramine-rich food such as cheese, smoked fish, meats and some types of beer.

How Ace-Claro Tablet works

Ace-Claro Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus, it stops the bacteria from growing, and prevents the infection from spreading.

All substitutes for Ace-Claro Tablet

For information purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.

Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed Ace-Claro Tablet to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
Take it 1 hour before or two hours after food.
Do not take antacids 2 hours before or after taking Ace-Claro Tablet.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Stop taking Ace-Claro Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking it.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Ace-Claro Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Ace-Claro Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Ace-Claro Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Ace-Claro Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Ace-Claro Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ace-Claro Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Ace-Claro Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Ace-Claro Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

Can the use of Ace-Claro Tablet cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Ace-Claro Tablet can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea, talk to your doctor about it.

How long does Ace-Claro Tablet takes to work?

Usually, Ace-Claro Tablet starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.

What if I don't get better after using Ace-Claro Tablet?

Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.

Can the use of Ace-Claro Tablet cause infertility?

There is no firm evidence to suggest that the use of Ace-Claro Tablet will cause infertility in males or females.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Macrolides

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Macrolides

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

Peripheral Smear Examination

References

Chambers HF, Deck DH. Tetracyclines, Macrolides, Clindamycin, Chloramphenicol, Streptogramins, & Oxazolidiones. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 800-801.
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Patient concerns

COLD, COUGH, STOMACH ACE, FEVER

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Paediatrics

Monitor temperature of Patient. If Patient has fever place a cool, damp washcloth on your child's forehead. Give your Patient a lukewarm tub bath or a sponge bath. Give a sponge bath as follows: - ? Use lukewarm water [90?F (32.2?C) to 95?F (35?C)]. Do not use cold water, ice, or rubbing alcohol, which will lower the child's body temperature too quickly. ? Sponge for 20 to 30 minutes. ? Stop if the child starts to shiver. If your child doesn't like the sponge bath or doesn't feel better after the bath, there is no need to give another one. You can use paracetamol also along with above measures to control fever till you consult Dr. will determine underlying disorders by clinical examination which range from mild conditions to the most serious of bacterial and viral illnesses and will prescribe medicines accordingly.

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Name: Acekinetics Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Address: Scf-266, 1st Floor, Mani Majra, Main Market, Motor market, Chandigarh – 160101

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Country of origin: India
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