Clarithromycin BP 500 mg tablets

Clarithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication can also be used with anti-ulcer medications to treat certain stomach ulcers. It may also be used to prevent certain bacterial infections. Clarithromycin is known as a macrolide antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as the common cold, or flu).