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Acute maxillary sinusitis due to Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis, or Streptococcus pneumoniae Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis due to Haemophilus influenzae, Haemophilus parainfluenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis, or Streptococcus pneumoniae Community-Acquired Pneumonia due to Haemophilus influenzae , Haemophilus parainfluenzae , Moraxella catarrhalis ,Streptococcus pneumoniae, Chlamydia pneumoniae(TWAR), or Mycoplasma pneumoniae THE EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF BIAXIN XL IN TREATING OTHER INFECTIONS FOR WHICH OTHER FORMULATIONS OF BIAXIN ARE APPROVED HAVE NOT BEEN ESTABLISHED. Prophylaxis: Text Continues Below
BIAXIN Filmtab tablets and BIAXIN Granules for oral suspension are indicated for the prevention of disseminated Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) disease in patients with advanced HIV infection. To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of BIAXIN and other antibacterial drugs, BIAXIN should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. When culture and susceptibility information are available, they should be considered in selecting or modifying antibacterial therapy. In the absence of such data, local epidemiology and susceptibility patterns may contribute to the empiric selection of therapy. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION BIAXIN® Filmtab® (clarithromycin tablets, USP) and BIAXIN ® Granules (clarithromycin for oral suspension, USP) may be given with or without food. BIAXIN ® XL Filmtab ® (clarithromycin extended-release tablets) should be taken with food. BIAXIN® XL Filmtab® should be swallowed whole and not chewed, broken or crushed. ADULT DOSAGE GUIDELINES BIAXIN Tablets BIAXIN XL Tablets
Infection Dosage Duration Dosage Duration
(q12h) (days) (q24h) (days)
Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis
due to S. pyogenes 250 mg 10 - -
Acute maxillary sinusitis due to 500 mg 14 2 x 500 mg 14
H. influenzae
M. catarrhalis
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