Biaxin Antibiotic: Uses and Side Effects

Biaxin is an antibiotic medication that is commonly used to treat various bacterial infections like pneumonia, sinus infections, and bronchitis.
Category
Drug
Where to get
Available with a prescription at pharmacies.
Applicable for
Pneumonia | Sinus Infections | Bronchitis
Prepared by Shruti Sahoo, reviewed by Dr. Eugene Smith

Biaxin FAQ


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What is Biaxin XL used for?

Biaxin XL is used to treat many different types of bacterial infections affecting the skin and respiratory system. Biaxin XL is also used together with other medicines to treat stomach ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori. Take Biaxin XL for the full prescribed length of time.

What is Biaxin XL (clarithromycin)?

What is Biaxin XL? Biaxin XL (clarithromycin) is a macrolide antibiotic that fights bacteria in your body. Biaxin XL is used to treat many different types of bacterial infections affecting the skin and respiratory system. Biaxin XL is also used together with other medicines to treat stomach ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori.

How do I take Biaxin XL?

Take Biaxin XL exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Do not use clarithromycin to treat any condition that has not been checked by your doctor.

Is clarithromycin (Biaxin) safe?

The absence of warnings or other information for a given drug does not indicate that the drug or drug combination is safe, effective, or appropriate for all patients or all specific uses. Clarithromycin oral tablet (Biaxin) is used to prevent and treat certain bacterial infections. Learn about side effects, warnings, dosage, and more.

What is Biaxin (clarithromycin)?

What Is Biaxin? Biaxin (clarithromycin) is a macrolide antibiotic prescribed for certain bacterial infections including skin and middle ear infections, tonsillitis, throat infections, laryngitis, pneumonia, and tuberculosis. Biaxin is available in generic form.

When should Biaxin be taken?

When BIAXIN is prescribed to treat a bacterial infection, patients should be told that although it is common to feel better early in the course of therapy, the medication should be taken exactly as directed.

Is there a generic version of Biaxin?

Last updated on Sep 4, 2023. The Biaxin brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available. It is used to treat or prevent bacterial infections. What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Biaxin?

Biaxin References

If you want to know more about Biaxin, consider exploring links below:

What Is Biaxin

  1. https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-9027-7015/biaxin-oral/clarithromycin-oral/details
  2. https://www.drugs.com/biaxin.html
  3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clarithromycin
  4. https://www.healthline.com/health/drugs/clarithromycin-oral-tablet
  5. https://www.goodrx.com/clarithromycin/what-is
  6. https://www.medicinenet.com/clarithromycin/article.htm
  7. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/drugs/18242-clarithromycin-tablets
  8. https://www.everydayhealth.com/drugs/clarithromycin
  9. https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a692005.html

Biaxin Information

  1. https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/medicines/brand/amt,147831000036100/clarithromycin-sandoz
  2. https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/clarithromycin-oral-route/proper-use/DRG-20067672?p=1
  3. https://www.rxlist.com/biaxin-drug.htm
  4. https://www.nps.org.au/medicine-finder/clarithromycin-sandoz-tablets

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