Use Clarithromycin oral 250-500mg 12 hourly in penicillin allergic pregnant patients in the following indications:
| Indication | Duration |
|
Acute otitis media |
5 days |
|
Acute sore throat |
5 days |
|
Acute rhinosinusitis |
5 days |
|
Animal bites (oral treatment) |
7 days |
|
Exacerbation of bronchiectasis (other than secondary to cystic fibrosis) – outpatient treatment |
7 days if mild; 10 days if moderate; 14 days if severe |
|
Human bites |
7 days |
|
Impetigo contagiosa (widespread infection) |
5 days |
|
Infected chronic wounds, including arterial or venous leg ulcers |
7 days (up to 14 days if slow response to treatment) |
|
Limb cellulitis - outpatient treatment |
5-7 days |
|
Otitis externa (if cellulitis is present, or disease extends outside the ear canal) |
5 days |
|
Scarlet fever |
5 days |
|
Superficial surgical site infections |
7 days |
Use Clarithromycin oral 500mg 12 hourly for 3-5 days in penicillin allergic pregnant patients in the following indication:
N.B. Refer to the respective infection section for further information.
| Guideline reviewed | May 2025 |
| Page updated | August 2025 |