Can I drink alcohol with Clarithromycin?

Yes, with care. You can drink alcohol, but if clarithromycin makes you dizzy, do not drink as it will make you feel worse.

Can I eat rich food with Clarithromycin?

Yes, with care. Stick to simple meals and do not eat rich or spicy food if you feel or are being sick.

Can I eat spicy food with Clarithromycin?

Yes, with care. Stick to simple meals and do not eat rich or spicy food if you feel or are being sick.

Can I eat lentils with Clarithromycin?

Yes, with care. Try not to eat foods that cause flatulence if you have bloating and indigestion.

Can I eat beans with Clarithromycin?

Yes, with care. Try not to eat foods that cause flatulence if you have bloating and indigestion.

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Can I eat this with Clarithromycin?

You can take clarithromycin with or without food. Avoid alcohol if you feel dizzy. Stick to simple meals if you feel sick, and avoid rich or spicy food.

Also sold as Clarie XL, Clarosip, Febzin XL, Klaricid, Klaricid Adult, Klaricid IV, Klaricid Paediatric, Klaricid XL, Mycifor XL, Xetinin XL. Brand names from the NHS Dictionary of Medicines and Devices.

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Should I take Clarithromycin with food?: You can take clarithromycin with or without food.
Can I drink alcohol with Clarithromycin?: Yes, with care. You can drink alcohol, but if clarithromycin makes you dizzy, do not drink as it will make you feel worse.
Can I eat rich food with Clarithromycin?: Yes, with care. Stick to simple meals and do not eat rich or spicy food if you feel or are being sick.
Can I eat spicy food with Clarithromycin?: Yes, with care. Stick to simple meals and do not eat rich or spicy food if you feel or are being sick.
Can I eat lentils with Clarithromycin?: Yes, with care. Try not to eat foods that cause flatulence if you have bloating and indigestion.
Can I eat beans with Clarithromycin?: Yes, with care. Try not to eat foods that cause flatulence if you have bloating and indigestion.

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1 · What do you take?

Clarithromycinalso Clarie XL, Clarosip, Febzin XL

You can take clarithromycin with or without food. Avoid alcohol if you feel dizzy. Stick to simple meals if you feel sick, and avoid rich or spicy food.

Clarithromycin tablets can be taken with or without food. If you feel sick, stick to simple meals and avoid rich or spicy food. If the medicine makes you dizzy, do not drink alcohol as it will make you feel worse. You can otherwise drink alcohol and eat normally.

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2 · What do you want to eat or drink?

When to take it: You can take clarithromycin with or without food.

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