Alternatives to clarithromycin
2 same-class SPL records vs clarithromycin - uses, FAERS reaction fields, and OTC/Rx flags from public FDA sources.
Brand: Biaxin
About clarithromycin
Clarithromycin is an antibiotic that fights bacterial infections. It belongs to a class of drugs called macrolides.
Used for: Clarithromycin treats mild to moderate infections caused by certain bacteria. It can treat bronchitis, sinus infections, pneumonia, and throat/tonsil infections. It also treats skin infections, ear infections in children, certain mycobacterial infections, and H. pylori infections that cause ulcers.
2 Macrolide Antibiotic peers (wide set)
azithromycin
RxZithromax, Z-Pack
Azithromycin treats mild to moderate infections caused by certain bacteria. In adults, it can treat bronchitis, sinus infections, skin infections, urethritis, cervicitis, and genital ulcers. In children over 6 months old, it can treat ear infections and pneumonia. It can also treat pharyngitis/tonsillitis in children 2 years and older.
erythromycin
RxE-Mycin, Ery-Tab
Erythromycin Topical Solution treats acne vulgaris. This medicine helps to reduce acne on your face, neck, shoulders, chest, and back. It works by fighting the bacteria that cause acne.
clarithromycin vs azithromycin & erythromycin · FAERS reaction fields
FAERS top-reaction field "Drug Interaction" shows the widest count spread between clarithromycin and azithromycin, erythromycin in this extract (2,285-report gap on that field). Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not prevalence rates.
| Side Effect | clarithromycin | azithromycin | erythromycin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Interaction | 2,906 | - | 621 |
| Nausea | 2,214 | 2,232 | 1,271 |
| Dyspnoea | 1,959 | 3,059 | 1,023 |
| Diarrhoea | 1,937 | 1,826 | 1,069 |
| Malaise | 1,650 | - | 686 |
| Pyrexia | 1,631 | 1,531 | 689 |
| Headache | 1,518 | 1,657 | 866 |
| Vomiting | 1,476 | 1,373 | 1,121 |
"-" means no reports for that reaction. Report counts reflect total FAERS submissions, not prevalence rates.
clarithromycin peer mix vs class inventory
Peer mix
0 OTC and 2 Rx SPL records in this peer set (2 total). Class inventory for Macrolide Antibiotic: 3 drugs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What same-class SPL records sit beside clarithromycin? ▼
Reading a wide Macrolide Antibiotic peer set (2 records)
clarithromycin (Biaxin) sits in a wide Macrolide Antibiotic peer set (2 of 2 class peers shown). Labeled indication field for clarithromycin: Clarithromycin treats mild to moderate infections caused by certain bacteria.
Top FAERS reaction fields for clarithromycin total 17,769 reports across 10 reactions, set beside azithromycin, erythromycin. Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not per-patient risk.
Registry note: Therapeutic-class peer lists are registry indexes, not prescribing advice. This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Do not stop or change your medication without talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
Field note for clarithromycin: see also the generic vs brand label guide when reading Biaxin SPL strings.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.