CELEX OD 500MG TABLET belongs to a group of medicine called macrolide antibiotics derived from Saccharopolyspora erythraea (originally called Streptomyces erythreus), used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections, including chest infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia, skin problems such as cellulitis (potentially serious bacterial skin infection. The affected skin appears swollen and red and is typically painful and warm to the touch), and ear infections. Besides this, CELEX OD 500MG TABLET is also used in combination with other medicines to treat duodenal ulcers caused by H. pylori. A bacterial infection is a condition in which bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can target any body part and multiple very quickly. Antibiotics inhibit the growth of microorganisms given to treat such kinds of conditions.

CELEX OD 500MG TABLET contains Clarithromycin (antibiotic). It inhibits the protein synthesis process required for the growth of the bacterial cell. As a result, bacterial cells are not able to reproduce and grow. Thus, CELEX OD 500MG TABLET helps in the prevention of infections.

CELEX OD 500MG TABLET should only be if your doctor has prescribed you. CELEX OD 500MG TABLET should not be stopped even if you feel better as it is an antibiotic medication, and completing the full course if very necessary; otherwise, the infection might re-appear in a more severe form. Like all medicines, CELEX OD 500MG TABLET may cause some common side effects, including feeling sick (nausea), diarrhoea and being sick (vomiting), losing your appetite, bloating and indigestion, headaches and difficulty sleeping. These side effects are temporary and may get resolve after some time; however, if this side persists, let your doctor know about this if you notice any sudden wheeziness, tightness in the chest or throat, difficulty in breathing, swelling of the eyelids, face or lips, rash or itching (especially affecting your whole body) STOP TAKING your medicine and go to a doctor immediately.

Do not take CELEX OD 500MG TABLET if allergic to azithromycin, other macrolide antibiotics, or any components present in CELEX OD 500MG TABLET. CELEX OD 500MG TABLET isn't normally recommended during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. But your doctor may prescribe it if the benefits of you taking it are greater than the risks. Do not consume alcohol as it may cause excessive drowsiness when taken along with CELEX OD 500MG TABLET. Before using the CELEX OD 500MG TABLET, tell your doctor if you ever had an allergy to CELEX OD 500MG TABLET have kidney problems, liver problems, swollen food pipe (oesophagitis), lupus disease (an autoimmune disease), or muscle disease (myasthenia gravis). Do not drink alcohol with CELEX OD 500MG TABLET as it may increase the unpleasant side effects like drowsiness and dizziness.

CELEX OD 500MG TABLET is a type of macrolide class of antibiotic which is effective against a wide range of bacteria, including gram-negative, gram-positive bacteria, anaerobes, and some parasites (like Balantidium coli and Entamoeba species). It is prescribed for treating various bacterial infections including chest infections such as pneumonia, skin problems such as cellulitis, and ear infections; on the other hand, It is also used in combination with other medicines to treat duodenal ulcers caused by H. pylori (Helicobacter pylori). CELEX OD 500MG TABLET is sometimes used by people who have an allergy to penicillin and antibiotics similar to penicillin, such as amoxicillin.

Iron and antacid (like magnesium hydroxide and aluminium hydroxide) may bind to CELEX OD 500MG TABLET in the gastrointestinal tract, lowering its efficiency. So, a gap of at least 2 hours should be maintained between intake of CELEX OD 500MG TABLET and iron supplements and antacids. Besides this, in some cases, the use of CELEX OD 500MG TABLET causes antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. CELEX OD 500MG TABLET may cause sensitive skin to sunlight and ultraviolet rays, causing an exaggerated sunburn reaction. Hence it is advisable to apply sunscreen before going outside. Its use has also been associated with an increased risk of fungal skin infections like (vaginal candidiasis - thrush). Tetracycline and CELEX OD 500MG TABLET can form a stable calcium complex in bone-forming tissue, thereby affecting the growth of fibula bones in young children and bone development in the foetus. Using a CELEX OD 500MG TABLET with isotretinoin should be avoided as it has been reported to cause pseudotumor cerebri (increased pressure inside the brain). Long-term use of CELEX OD 500MG TABLET may affect your blood, kidney, and liver health, so yearly diagnostics test of these parameters is recommended.

• Probiotics should be taken after taking the full course of CELEX OD 500MG TABLET in order to restore some of the healthy bacteria in the intestines that may have been killed. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. Certain fermented foods like yoghurt, cheese, sauerkraut, kombucha and kimchi can help restore the intestine's good bacteria.