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Recently active Biaxin forums and community discussion threads. Post your question or story about Biaxin and connect with others who have experience with the same medications. No registration is required and your identity remains anonymous.does anyone know what this is for? ## someone answer... ## This drug is used for bacterial infections, usually of the respiratory tract (such as pneumonia, strep throat, bronchitis, middle ear infection, etc.). Sometimes it is also combined with other antibiotics for ulcers, skin infections, an certain infections in people with aids. ## Biaxin contains the active ingredient Clarithromycin, as Breezy stated, it is an antibiotic that is used to treat various types of bacterial infections. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, and non-allergic skin rash. Is there anything I can help with?
3 REPLIES Updatedno line on back, just a solid pill with imprint 54 312 ## This is 500mg Clarythromycin, or brand name Biaxin. It is an antibiotic used to stop growth of certain types of bacteria. Used for ear infections, sinus infections and others. Side effects include diarrhea, dizziness, headache, among others. ## solid pill, no line on the back front: 54 312 ## Hello, Nenene is correct, according to the NIH this pill is a clarithromycin pill. I would like to supplement her post by providing some more information that I sourced from the NIH. Imprint 54;312 Name Omeclamox-Pak Ingredients Clarithromycin 500 mg; Label Author Pernix Therapeutics, LLC Color White Size 19mm Shape Oval Score 1 Product Code 65224-707 Inactive Ingredients Croscarmellose Sodium Hypromellose 2208 (100 Mpa.s) Lactose Monohydrat...
3 REPLIES UpdatedLight yellow, oblong. Is this Biaxin? ## Yes, Abbott Pharmaceuticals lists it as being a 500mg tablet, it is an antibiotic that is used to treat various types of bacterial infections. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, and non-allergic skin rash. Is there anything else I can help with?
1 REPLY UpdatedI found a yellow oval shaped pill with a weird e looking thing on one side and a kl on the other side. I was wondering what kinda pill it is and if it was a pain pill? ## The marking is actually a stylized a with KL on the opposite side. It is manufactured by Abbott Laboratories and they list it as being a 500mgs Biaxin tablet, it is an antibiotic. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach pain, and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?
1 REPLY Updatedit is a yellow pill ## I have two prescriptions for Clarith romycin but the pills are no the same. The older one has oblong yellow pale pills with DV on one side and D on the other. The brand new prescription has larger more tapered oval pills, the same pale yellow, stample 7158 on one side, and 93 on the other. Are both 500mg Clarithromycin tablets as stated on bottles?? ## Yes, these both contain 500mgs of Clarithromycin, just made by different manufacturers. This is an antibiotic used to treat various types of infections. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, skin rash and diarrhea. You can read more here: Is there anything else I can help you with? ## Thanks - very helpful. ## thanks alot for your information you have shared helped me a lot
4 REPLIES Updatedlarge yellow/orange oval ## I'm curious as to whether or not this person was referring to Biaxin, which is an antibiotic that contains the active ingredient Clarithromycin? It's used to treat various types of infections and may cause side effects, such as nausea, drowsiness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. You can learn more Biaxin details here. From what I've found, there are 3 dosages available and all are yellow, oval tablets.
1 REPLY Updatedcan i take clarithromycin and trimothopin these courses alongside each ather for urine and chest infection ## I didn't find any interactions listed between the two antibiotics and, in many cases, multiple antibiotics are prescribed to try to get severe or multiple types of infections under control. Learn more Clarithromycin details here. Learn more Trimethoprim details here. Have they both been prescribed for you? You should double check my information to be certain.
1 REPLY UpdatedGeneric Biaxin (Clarithromycin) is an antibiotic prescribed to treat/prevent a wide variety of bacterial infections, which include strep throat, sinusitis, tonsillitis, ear infections, lung infections, as well as skin infections such as impetigo. This medication works by stopping the growth of bacteria. You can read more about it here: medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a692005.html
Updatedhas d v on pill ## Are there any other markings on the tablet? ## i've been taking clarithromycn for almost 9 days for bronchitis, all symptoms have disappeared however, i now have burning sensation in front chest and back. Is this from the antibiotic or possibly my bronchitis has gotten worse! ## Can Biactin go bad?
3 REPLIES UpdatedVery likely Biaxin or equivalent generic ## You are correct, the marking is actually GG C9 and it is a generic for Biaxin, which contains 500mgs of Clarithromycin, which is an antibiotic. This medications may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Learn more: Is there anything else I can help with?
1 REPLY UpdatedA typical italian sweet, is an ancient sweet. It contains fennel, sugar, lemon and honey. ## Well Honey is purported to be a superfood, not to mention the fact that citrus fruits such as lemon are very healthy. Admittedly, I'm a little confused, however, since I'm not sure if the title Baxin is supposed to refer to the drug Biaxin, or if you are even posting a question of any sort? Can you please reply with more details of what you are referring to here?
1 REPLY UpdatedWhat are the uses for, what type of infections, this is the generic name of the drug. ## It is sold under several brand names, including: Biaxin, Klabax, Claripen, Infex and others. It is used to treat many types of infections such as: tonsilitis, sinusitis, chronic bronchitis and pneumonia as well as others. Some of the most common side effects include: nausea, drowsiness, diarrhea and skin rash. If anyone has more information, please post!
1 REPLY Updatedkj ## I cannot find anything listed anywhere under this name, it is possible that you mean to refer to Biaxin XL 500mgs? This is a med in the antibiotic drug group that is used to treat various bacterial infections, to stop the spread of them, or to kill the bacteria. Biaxin Xl Info Click Here
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