Biaxin
Designed to support recovery from bacterial disease to alleviate inflammation.
- Category
- Antibiotics
- Active ingredient
- Clarithromycin
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Film-coated tablet
- Strengths
- 250 · 500mg
Biaxin details
- Condition
- Bacterial Infection
- Alternative names
- Klaricid
- Therapeutic class
- Macrolide Antibiotic
- Pharmacological class
- Macrolide
- Precautions and warnings
- report any persistent diarrhoea; caution with heart conditions
- Minor side effects
- nausea; dysgeusia
- Moderate side effects
- abdominal pain; diarrhoea
- Dosage forms
- Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Patient summary
- Designed to support recovery from bacterial disease to alleviate inflammation.
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- AbbVie
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 30°C.
- Drug interactions
- warfarin; astemizole; cisapride
- Age restrictions
- Suitable for children and adults.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Avoid unless necessary. Breastfeeding: Consult specialist.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to clarithromycin; concurrent use of statins; severe hepatic impairment
Serious side effects
qt prolongation, requires immediate medical attention; liver failure, requires immediate medical attention
Mechanism of action
Binds to bacterial ribosomes, inhibiting protein synthesis and preventing bacterial replication.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Biaxin
Biaxin is a well-known antibiotic treatment containing clarithromycin, which is used to address a range of bacterial infections. This medication is also sold under the brand name Klaricid. It is supplied as a tablet, generally available in strengths of 250mg and 500mg. AbbVie is the primary manufacturer behind this formulation.
Biaxin availability in Asia
Biaxin is registered across 13 markets, with consistent availability in countries including Singapore, Hong Kong and Thailand. Broader access extends to regions such as Malaysia, the Philippines and Indonesia. While the original brand is widely recognised, many people opt for affordable generic clarithromycin, much of which is manufactured in India. For expats and those residing in areas with limited supply, this provides a practical path to treatment. This medication is best used under a doctor’s care.