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How Long Should Clarithromycin Be Taken To Cure Cough?

hi got chest infection started 10 days ago with headache severe but no cough thats gone now but still a bit flemy a litle bit pinky red on morning and if i cough hard but flem is yellow to green had 5 day course amoxacillan didnt work now on clairiathromycin since friday how long should it take for me to feel better
Thu, 24 Dec 2015
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Clarithomycin is macrolide group of antibiotic.
It is having dose of 500mgs.
Ideal dosing is once daily before breakfast for 5 days.
So you need to continue Clarithomycin for full 5 days. Don't stop Clarithomycin before 5 days even if you feel good and improve. Early storage can cause drug resistance and relapse of infection.
So take full 5 days of Clarithomycin course.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
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How Long Should Clarithromycin Be Taken To Cure Cough?

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Clarithomycin is macrolide group of antibiotic. It is having dose of 500mgs. Ideal dosing is once daily before breakfast for 5 days. So you need to continue Clarithomycin for full 5 days. Don t stop Clarithomycin before 5 days even if you feel good and improve. Early storage can cause drug resistance and relapse of infection. So take full 5 days of Clarithomycin course. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.