Clarithromycin 250mg/5ml Oral Suspension is indicated in children, 6 months to 12 years. Clarithromycin 250mg/5ml Oral Suspension is indicated for treatment of the following infections in children when caused by clarithromycin-susceptible organisms: INTRODUCTION. Azithromycin (Zithromax) and clarithromycin (Biaxin) are macrolide antibiotics that are used in the treatment of community-acquired respiratory tract infections, particularly pneumonia. Consideration should be given to official guidance on the appropriate use of antibacterial agents. Clarithromycin is indicated in adults and children 12 years and older. The usual IV dose is 500 mg twice daily, as an infusion over 60 minutes using a solution containing about 0.2% of clarithromycin for 2 to 5 days. 250 mg PO every 12 hours for 7 to 14 days. Clinical practice guidelines recommend clarithromycin as a monotherapy option in previously healthy outpatients with no risk factors for drug-resistant S. pneumoniae and without therapy in the preceding 3 months. Learn about the potential side effects of clarithromycin. Includes common and rare side effects information for consumers and healthcare professionals. Medscape - Infection-specific dosing for clarithromycin, frequency-based adverse effects, comprehensive interactions, contraindications, pregnancy & lactation schedules, and cost information. 19 PRESCRIBING POLICIES: 4.6 PHARMACIST-MANAGED IV-PO CONVERSION PROGRAM POLICY The oral dosage form for treatment courses of select parenteral drugs will be promoted by PREVPAC (lansoprazole 30 mg delayed release capsules, amoxicillin 500 mg capsules, USP, and clarithromycin 500 mg tablets, USP) DESCRIPTION. PREVPAC consists of a daily administration card containing two PREVACID 30 mg delayed release capsules, four amoxicillin 500 mg capsules, USP, and two clarithromycin 500 mg tablets, USP, for oral. The FDA-approved labeling recommends 150 to 200 mg/kg/day IV/IM divided every 3 to 4 hours. While the product labeling does not recommend a maximum dose, guidelines note 12 g/day IV for serious infections.