Biaxin

[clarithromycin]

Acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis due to
H. influenzae 500 mg 7-14 2 x 500 mg 7
H. parainfluenzae 500 mg 7 2 x 500 mg 7
M. catarrhalis 250 mg 7-14 2 x 500 mg 7
S. pneumoniae 250 mg 7-14 2 x 500 mg 7
Community-Acquired

Pneumonia due to
H. influenzae 250 mg 7 2 x 500 mg 7
H. parainfluenzae - - 2 x 500 mg 7
M. catarrhalis - - 2 x 500 mg 7
S. pneumoniae 250 mg 7-14 2 x 500 mg 7
C. pneumoniae 250 mg 7-14 2 x 500 mg 7

M. pneumoniae 250 mg 7-14 2 x 500 mg 7
Uncomplicated skin and skin structure 250 mg 7-14 - -
S. aureus
S. pyogenes
H. pyloriEradication to Reduce the Risk of Duodenal Ulcer Recurrence

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Triple therapy:

BIAXIN/lansoprazole/amoxicillin
The recommended adult dose is 500 mg BIAXIN, 30 mg lansoprazole, and 1 gram amoxicillin, all given twice daily (q12h)for 10 or 14 days. (See INDICATIONS AND USAGE and CLINICAL STUDIES sections.)

Triple therapy:

BIAXIN/omeprazole/amoxicillin

The recommended adult dose is 500 mg BIAXIN, 20 mg omeprazole, and 1 gram amoxicillin, all given twice daily (q12h) for 10 days. (See INDICATIONS AND USAGE and CLINICAL STUDIES sections.) In patients with an ulcer present at the time of initiation of therapy, an additional 18 days of omeprazole 20 mg once daily is recommended for ulcer healing and symptom relief.

Dual therapy: BIAXIN/omeprazole

The recommended adult dose is 500 mg BIAXIN given three times daily (q8h) and 40 mg omeprazole given once daily (qAM) for 14 days. (See INDICATIONS AND USAGE and CLINICAL STUDIES sections.) An additional 14 days of omeprazole 20 mg once daily is recommended for ulcer healing and symptom relief.

Dual therapy:

BIAXIN/ranitidine bismuth citrate

The recommended adult dose is 500 mg BIAXIN given twice daily (q12h) or three times daily (q8h) and 400 mg ranitidine bismuth citrate given twice daily (q12h) for 14 days. An additional 14 days of 400 mg twice daily is recommended for ulcer healing and symptom relief. BIAXIN and ranitidine bismuth citrate combination therapy is not recommended in patients with creatinine clearance less than 25 mL/min. (See INDICATIONS AND USAGE and CLINICAL STUDIES sections.) Children - The usual recommended daily dosage is 15 mg/kg/day divided q12h for 10 days.

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