Clarithromycin

Using solid oral dosage form antibiotics in children

1 December 2025Information for off-label crushing, dispersing or opening solid oral antibiotics in children when licensed suspension formulations aren’t available.

Clarithromycin for sore throat

27 January 2025SPS PGD template for the supply of clarithromycin for sore throat in those with a penicillin allergy.

Clarithromycin for impetigo

27 January 2025SPS PGD template for the supply of clarithromycin for widespread impetigo in penicillin allergy.

Clarithromycin for infected insect bites or stings

27 January 2025SPS PGD template for supply of clarithromycin for infected insect bites or stings in penicillin allergy.

Clarithromycin for otitis media

27 January 2025SPS PGD template for the supply of clarithromycin for otitis media in those with a penicillin allergy.

Clarithromycin for sinusitis

27 January 2025SPS PGD template for the supply of clarithromycin for sinusitis in penicillin allergy and where an intranasal steroid is unsuitable or ineffective.

Managing interactions between macrolides and statins

12 July 2024The use of statins can be continued with azithromycin. However, the interaction risks need to be managed if clarithromycin or erythromycin are required.

Using macrolide antibiotics during breastfeeding

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