Claribid 500

Tablet · Abbott
PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE

Claribid 500 is a tablet made by Abbott that contains Clarithromycin 500 mg. Clarithromycin is a antibiotic (macrolide): treats chest, throat, sinus and skin infections, and is part of treatment for stomach ulcer bacteria (H. pylori).

Ingredient (salt)Amount
Clarithromycin500 mg

What it is used for

Treats chest, throat, sinus and skin infections, and is part of treatment for stomach ulcer bacteria (H. pylori).

How it works

A macrolide antibiotic for chest, sinus and skin infections and, with other medicines, to clear H. pylori stomach infection.

How to take it

Usually 250 to 500 mg twice a day, with or without food.

Common side effects

  • Altered taste
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhoea
  • Headache

Get medical help straight away if

  • Palpitations or fainting
  • Yellow skin
  • Severe diarrhoea

Be careful

Many drug interactions; can cause a metallic taste.

Other medicines and interactions

Raises levels of statins (simvastatin, atorvastatin), warfarin, theophylline, carbamazepine, colchicine and others. Heart rhythm risk with other QT-prolonging medicines. It must not be combined with simvastatin, lovastatin, ticagrelor or ergotamine.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Avoided in pregnancy unless no alternative; ask about breastfeeding.

Common questions

What is Claribid 500?

Claribid 500 is a tablet by Abbott containing Clarithromycin 500 mg.

What is Claribid 500 used for?

Treats chest, throat, sinus and skin infections, and is part of treatment for stomach ulcer bacteria (H. pylori).

How should I take Claribid 500?

Usually 250 to 500 mg twice a day, with or without food. Always follow the dose your doctor or the pack gives.

What are the side effects of Claribid 500?

Common side effects include: Altered taste, nausea, diarrhoea, headache. Get medical help straight away for: Palpitations or fainting, yellow skin, severe diarrhoea.

Does Claribid 500 need a prescription?

Yes. In India it is a prescription (Schedule H) medicine, so a pharmacist should sell it only with a doctor's prescription.

Can I take Claribid 500 in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Avoided in pregnancy unless no alternative; ask about breastfeeding.

What are the substitutes for Claribid 500?

We have no other brand with exactly the same composition and strength in our list yet. Ask your pharmacist for an equivalent.

Sources and further reading

NHS (UK National Health Service) and MedlinePlus (US National Library of Medicine) are free, reviewed medicine guides. Brand names and doses there may differ from India.

Composition checked against pack details from large Indian online pharmacies. Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.

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For information only, not medical advice. This page is a plain-language summary written from standard prescribing information and the public guides linked below. Brands sometimes change their formula, so always check the composition printed on the pack. Doses here are typical adult doses; yours may differ. Do not start, stop or change a medicine without your doctor or pharmacist, and keep all medicines away from children. In an emergency, call 112 (India) or your local emergency number.