Clarithromycin

Using macrolide antibiotics during breastfeeding

21 March 2024Azithromycin, clarithromycin or erythromycin can be used with precautionary infant monitoring. Recommendations apply to full term, healthy infants.

Clarithromycin for sinusitis

1 February 2024SPS PGD template for the supply of clarithromycin for sinusitis in penicillin allergy and where an intranasal steroid is unsuitable or ineffective.

Clarithromycin for otitis media

1 February 2024SPS PGD template for the supply of clarithromycin for otitis media in those with a penicillin allergy.

Clarithromycin for infected insect bites or stings

1 February 2024SPS PGD template for supply of clarithromycin for infected insect bites or stings in penicillin allergy.

Clarithromycin for impetigo

1 February 2024SPS PGD template for the supply of clarithromycin for widespread impetigo in penicillin allergy.

Clarithromycin for sore throat

1 February 2024SPS PGD template for the supply of clarithromycin for sore throat in those with a penicillin allergy.

Managing interactions between macrolides and statins

24 November 2023The use of statins can be continued with azithromycin. However, the interaction risks need to be managed if clarithromycin or erythromycin are required.

Using solid oral dosage form antibiotics in children

7 December 2022Information for off-label crushing, dispersing or opening solid oral antibiotics in children when licensed suspension formulations aren’t available.